Natural Grocers is recalling certain 2-pound bags of organic mung beans after customers reported finding sharp glass fragments.
The affected products may have reached stores in 22 states; no illnesses or injuries have been reported.
Customers should stop using the recalled beans and discard them or return them for a refund or credit.
Natural Grocers’ parent company, Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, announced the recall Oct. 22, warning that glass in the beans could injure consumers. Potential injuries include damaged teeth, cuts to the mouth and throat, and intestinal perforation, according to the company announcement posted by the FDA.
The recalled beans come in clear, 2-pound plastic bags bearing UPC 000080112600. Affected pack dates are 26-160, 26-173, 26-196, 26-224 and 26-258, printed in the label’s lower-left corner.
Where they were shipped
The affected products were distributed in the following states:
Arkansas
Arizona
Colorado
Iowa
Idaho
Kansas
Louisiana
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
North Dakota
Nebraska
New Mexico
Nevada
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Dakota
Texas
Utah
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
What to do
The affected lots began shipping June 10, 2026. Customers should check their packages and immediately stop using any that match the recall information.
Consumers can discard the beans or return them for a full refund or credit. Questions can be directed to 303-226-1434, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain time, or media@naturalgrocers.com. FDA