Natural Grocers Recalls Organic Mung Beans for Glass
The recall impacts 2-pound bags of organic mung beans sold across 22 states due to reports of glass fragments.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Organic Food
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Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets is recalling Natural Grocers Brand Organic 2-pound Mung Beans after receiving customer reports of sharp glass in the product. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date in connection with the contaminated items.
Why it matters
Ingesting glass fragments poses significant health risks to consumers, including potential damage to teeth, mouth and throat lacerations, or perforation of the intestine. The recall aims to remove the affected lots from circulation to prevent these injuries.
The recall applies to 2-pound clear plastic bags marked with UPC 000080112600. Customers should check their pantry for items with pack dates 26-160, 26-173, 26-196, 26-224, or 26-258.
The players
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets
Based in Lakewood, Colorado, this company operates the Natural Grocers retail chain which specializes in organic and natural food products.
The details
The company initiated the action following consumer complaints of glass found in the beans. Affected products were distributed to stores across 22 states beginning June 10, 2026.
Timeline
Shipping of the affected mung bean lots began on June 10, 2026.
The official recall announcement was issued on October 22, 2026.
Culture Shift
This recall follows a pattern set by the 2018 Cyclospora outbreak linked to McDonald's salads, where food retailers must rapidly identify and pull specific contaminated inventory to maintain consumer trust. Such measures reflect a broader societal expectation for transparency and safety in the organic food supply chain.
Consumers who have purchased these mung beans should immediately stop consuming them and return the product to any Natural Grocers location for a full refund or credit. The recall affects stores in AR, AZ, CO, IA, ID, KS, LA, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WI, and WY.
The takeaway
When a food recall is announced, it is essential to check your home pantry against the specific UPC and pack codes provided by the retailer. Promptly returning affected goods ensures you receive your refund while preventing potential household health hazards.
Further reading
For more information on food safety standards, visit the Organic Food section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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