Food Safety Alert: Mung beans recalled due to glass concerns

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets is recalling certain organic mung bean products due to the potential presence of glass. The products were sold at Natural Grocers stores nationwide and may have been sold in Mesa County. To date, no injuries have been reported in connection to these products.

Description of recalled products

• Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Mung Beans in 2-pound clear, plastic bags.
• The products’ UPC is 000080112600 and pack dates 26-160, 26-173, 26-196, 26-224, and 26-258.
• The pack dates can be found in the lower left corner of the label.
• Check the FDA website to learn more about the products.

What consumers should do

• Check pantries for the recalled products and throw them out or return to the place of purchase.
• Contact a doctor right away if you have concerns after consuming the recalled products.  

MCPH role in food recalls

There are systems in place to make sure the food people buy and eat is safe. When Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) has been made aware of a product being recalled that could have been distributed in Mesa County, MCPH shares the information so it reaches as many community members as possible.