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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Produce & Fresh

Natural Grocers Organic Whole Elderberries Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Agency Publication Date: November 23, 2020
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Summary

Vitamin Cottage Natural Foods Market, Inc., doing business as Natural Grocers, has recalled 7,738 bags of Natural Grocers brand Organic Whole Elderberries. The recall was initiated because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. Consumers who purchased this product should return it to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it immediately.

Risk

The product may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify the product by checking for 4 oz. (113g) plastic bags of Natural Grocers Organic Whole Elderberries with UPC 0-0082-00304-3.
  2. Check the packaging for any of the following affected lot codes: 20-216, 20-225, 20-246, 20-265, or 20-281.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

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, Elderberries Whole Organic (4 oz.)
UPC Codes:
00082003043
Lot Numbers:
20-216
20-225
20-246
20-265
20-281

Packaged in plastic bags.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 86678
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Vitamin Cottage Natural Foods Market, Inc DBA Natural Grocers
Sold By: Natural Grocers; Vitamin Cottage Natural Foods Market
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 7738 4 oz. bags
Distributed To: Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

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