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FDA Food recall · Reported December 18, 2019

Natural Grocers SOYBEANS ORGANIC in 2.0 lbs (32 oz) (907 g) plastic retail bags, 9 bags/case, Packaged by Vitamin Cottage

Firm is recalling two lots of 2 lb. organic soybeans because they have the potential to contain mold.

Recall #
F-0223-2020
Affected scope
2,061 bags
Initiated
October 14, 2019
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Vitamin Cottage Natural Foods Market, Inc DBA Natural Grocers recalled Natural Grocers SOYBEANS ORGANIC in 2.0 lbs (32 oz) (907 g) plastic retail bags, 9 bags/c… - a low-severity action.

Natural Grocers SOYBEANS ORGANIC in 2.0 lbs (32 oz) (907 g) plastic retail bags, 9 bags/c… was recalled by Vitamin Cottage Natural Foods Market, Inc DBA Natural Grocers in December 18, 2019. Reason: Firm is recalling two lots of 2 lb. organic soybeans because they have the potential to contain mold.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0223-2020 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Vitamin Cottage Natural Foods Market, Inc DBA Natural Grocers issued this low-severity FDA Food recall-Firm is recalling two lots of 2 lb. organic soybeans because they have the potential to contain mold..

Low
severity level
Class III
classification
December 18, 2019
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0223-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-0223-2020) was formally reported on December 18, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 14, 2019. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Vitamin Cottage Natural Foods Market, Inc DBA Natural Grocers is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Lakewood, CO. Federal records list the affected scope as 2,061 bags.

The documented reason for this recall is: Firm is recalling two lots of 2 lb. organic soybeans because they have the potential to contain mold. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide to Natural Grocers retail stores: WA, OR, NV, MT, ID, UT, AZ, WY, CO, NM, ND, NE, KS, OK, TX, MN, IA, MO, AR, LA.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Severity

Low

Affected scope

2,061 bags

Related Recalls

6

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Product description

Natural Grocers SOYBEANS ORGANIC in 2.0 lbs (32 oz) (907 g) plastic retail bags, 9 bags/case, Packaged by Vitamin Cottage

Reason for recall

Firm is recalling two lots of 2 lb. organic soybeans because they have the potential to contain mold.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Low (Class III)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0223-2020
Date reported December 18, 2019
Date initiated October 14, 2019
Recalling firm Vitamin Cottage Natural Foods Market, Inc DBA Natural Grocers
Firm location Lakewood, CO
Affected scope 2,061 bags
Distribution Nationwide to Natural Grocers retail stores: WA, OR, NV, MT, ID, UT, AZ, WY, CO, NM, ND, NE, KS, OK, TX, MN, IA, MO, AR, LA.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (F-0223-2020) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Natural Grocers SOYBEANS ORGANIC in 2.0 lbs (32 oz) (907 g) plastic retail bags, 9 bags/case, Packaged by Vitamin Cottage. Recalled by Vitamin Cottage Natural Foods Market, Inc DBA Natural Grocers. Units affected: 2,061 bags.
Why was this product recalled?
Firm is recalling two lots of 2 lb. organic soybeans because they have the potential to contain mold.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on December 18, 2019. Severity: Low. Recall number: F-0223-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide to Natural Grocers retail stores: WA, OR, NV, MT, ID, UT, AZ, WY, CO, NM, ND, NE, KS, OK, TX, MN, IA, MO, AR, LA..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-0223-2020) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Food, reported December 18, 2019. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.