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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Natural Grocers Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil Recalled for Mold

Agency Publication Date: March 3, 2020
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Summary

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. is recalling 9,264 units of Natural Grocers Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil because the product tested high for mold. The recall affects 17.5 oz. and 32 oz. glass jars sold at 157 Natural Grocers' stores across 20 states. Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them and instead return them to the store for a refund or dispose of them.

Risk

The product contains elevated levels of mold, which can cause spoilage and may lead to allergic reactions or respiratory issues in sensitive individuals if consumed.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for Natural Grocers Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil in 17.5 oz. (UPC 849327-000368) or 32 oz. (UPC 849327-000375) glass jars.
  2. Identify if your product is affected by looking for Batch/Lot Code HBC-0919, a manufacture date of 09/01/2019, and an expiration date of 08/31/2021.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Natural Grocers Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil (17.5 oz.)
Variants: 17.5 oz. (518 mL), Glass jars with metal lids and plastic shrink seal
UPC Codes:
849327000368
Lot Numbers:
HBC-0919 (Exp 08/31/2021)
Date Ranges: Manufactured Date: 09/01/2019

Recall #: F-0775-2020. 12 units per case in cardboard box.

Product: Natural Grocers Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil (32 oz.)
Variants: 32 oz. (946 mL), Glass jars with metal lids and plastic shrink seal
UPC Codes:
849327000375
Lot Numbers:
HBC-0919 (Exp 08/31/2021)
Date Ranges: Manufactured Date: 09/01/2019

Recall #: F-0776-2020. 12 units per case in cardboard box.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 85024
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.
Sold By: Natural Grocers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 products (4044 units / 337 cases; 5220 units / 435 cases)
Distributed To: Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

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