Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.

Recall #F-1511-2022 · Initiated 2022-07-21

Plain-language summary

by FoodRecallsDB.info

What happened

Natural Grocers brand Organic Amaranth Grain (1 lb bags) is being recalled because it may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause illness. The recall affects products sold across 22 western and central U.S. states.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed this product could potentially get sick, though people with weakened immune systems, young children, and older adults are at higher risk for serious complications.

What to do

Check your pantry for this product (UPC 0 00080 12550 1). If you have it, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store for a refund. Wash your hands and any surfaces or utensils that may have contacted the product.

Product

Amaranth Grain Organic, brand Natural Grocers, packaged in plastic bag, net wt. 1 LB (454g) UPC 0 00080 12550 1. Label has cooking instructions: "Preparation: RINSE 1C GRAIN. BRING 3C WATER TO BOIL. ADD GRAIN. COVER. REDUCE HEAT TO SIMMER. COOK FOR 25 MIN".

Reason for recall

Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella

Quantity affected

6351 units

Distribution

AR, AZ, CO, IA, ID, KS, LA, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WY

Lot / code info

22-102, 22-103, 22-130, 22-194

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit