Natural Grocers Mung Beans Recall, Organic 2-Pound Bags May Contain Glass — Check These 5 Pack Codes

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., which operates Natural Grocers, is recalling its Natural Grocers Brand Organic 2-Pound Mung Beans because the product may contain sharp glass fragments. The company announced the recall on October 22, 2026, after receiving customer complaints about glass in the beans.

Check your bag now. The recall covers bags with UPC 000080112600 and one of five packed-on codes: 26-160, 26-173, 26-196, 26-224 or 26-258, printed in the lower-left corner of the label. If your bag matches, stop using it. Discard it, or return it for a full refund or store credit.

Current status (as of October 24, 2026): The company’s announcement reported no illnesses or injuries. It does not identify the source of the glass or say that every bag in the affected lots contains fragments. The announcement reviewed lists no FDA recall class, and no class action or settlement has been identified.

Natural Grocers Mung Beans Recall: Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Company	Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. (Lakewood, Colorado)
Retail brand	Natural Grocers
Product	Natural Grocers Brand Organic Mung Beans
Package	2 pounds, clear plastic bag
UPC	000080112600
Affected pack codes	26-160, 26-173, 26-196, 26-224, 26-258
Where to find the code	Lower-left corner of the label
Reason	Possible sharp glass fragments, after customer complaints
Announced	October 22, 2026
Shipping began	June 10, 2026
States	22 (AR, AZ, CO, IA, ID, KS, LA, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WI, WY)
Reported injuries	None as of the announcement
Remedy	Discard, or return for a full refund or credit
Customer service	303-226-1434, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Mountain Time
Email	[email protected]
FDA recall class	None stated in the announcement reviewed
Class action or settlement	None identified

Which Product Is Recalled?

The recall covers one store-brand item: Natural Grocers Brand Organic 2-Pound Mung Beans in clear plastic bags with UPC 000080112600 and one of the five codes below. Shoppers may search for it as Natural Grocers, Vitamin Cottage, or the company’s full name, which all refer to the same company here.

Packed-on code	Action
26-160	Do not eat; discard or return
26-173	Do not eat; discard or return
26-196	Do not eat; discard or return
26-224	Do not eat; discard or return
26-258	Do not eat; discard or return

These are packed-on dates, not best-by dates or lot numbers from another product. Match the printed code to the list. The notice does not list other bean products, canned or frozen items, or other brands as recalled, so don’t extend the recall to them without an official notice. If the label is damaged or the bag is gone, contact Natural Grocers using the details above.

Why Is the Product Being Recalled?

The company says it began the recall after customer complaints about sharp glass fragments in the beans. The announcement does not give the number of complaints, the number of confirmed contaminated bags, the total quantity recalled or the source of the glass. The recall is a precaution aimed at the affected lots. It does not establish that every bag contains glass.

The FDA posts company announcements as a public service, and Natural Grocers says it initiated the recall. That is different from the FDA ordering the recall or independently confirming contamination.

Which States Received the Beans?

The company says the lots may have shipped to Natural Grocers stores in: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

The notice does not say the product went to every U.S. state or that every store in those states received every affected batch. If you bought the beans elsewhere or the label is unclear, contact the retailer instead of assuming the bag is safe.

What Injuries Can Glass Cause?

Natural Grocers and the FDA warn that swallowing sharp glass can damage teeth, cut the mouth and throat, or perforate the intestine. A small fragment may cause no immediate symptoms, while a larger or sharper piece can cause serious injury. The absence of reported injuries on October 22 describes what was known then and does not mean injury is impossible.

What If You Already Ate Some?

Stop eating the product. If you think you swallowed glass, or you have pain in the mouth, throat, chest or abdomen, trouble swallowing, vomiting, blood in the stool, fever or abdominal swelling, get medical advice promptly. In the U.S., Poison Control is available at 1-800-222-1222. Don’t induce vomiting or try to remove a fragment yourself. This guidance does not mean everyone who ate the beans swallowed glass or will become ill.

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What Should You Do With the Beans?

1. Stop using them. Don’t cook, rinse, sort or inspect the beans by hand to look for glass.
2. Check the bag. Compare the 2-pound size, the UPC and the packed-on code with the list above.
3. Keep the bag closed and apart from other food.
4. Discard or return it. If discarding, double-bag it so children and pets can’t reach it. Don’t donate it, give it away or feed it to animals.
5. Contact Natural Grocers at 303-226-1434 or [email protected] with questions.

Receipts, Opened Bags and Missing Packaging

The notice promises a full refund or credit but doesn’t say whether a receipt is required, and it doesn’t address opened bags or customers who threw the bag away. Contact the company or the store where you bought it and ask what proof it needs. Do not keep eating the beans while waiting for an answer.

Reporting a Problem

If you found glass or believe you were hurt, you can report it to the company and through the FDA’s food problem reporting page. When contacting the company, give the product name, UPC, packed-on code, where and when you bought it, and whether anyone ate the beans.

Could This Lead to a Lawsuit?

A recall is a product-safety action, not a court judgment or class action settlement. No related class action or settlement was identified as of October 24, 2026, and the notice announces no claim form beyond the refund-or-credit remedy. A recall alone does not prove negligence or entitle anyone to damages. If someone is injured, possible legal questions include product liability, negligence, causation and damages, and they depend on the facts and state law.

If you believe you were injured, get medical care first. Where safe, keep the packaging and label, receipts or order records, photos of the product and any suspected glass (without handling sharp pieces), medical records and bills, and any messages with the company. A qualified attorney can advise on a specific injury claim.

For other recalls involving foreign material, see AllAboutLawyer’s Trader Joe’s Frozen Chicken Fried Rice Recalled for Glass, Harris Teeter Recall List 2026, Recalled Foods & UPCs and McCain Foods Recalls 650K Pounds Tater Tot Recall, What You Need To Know About The Plastic Contamination. These involve different companies and products, and they don’t establish liability here.

What Does Federal Law Say About Glass in Food?

Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, food can be legally “adulterated,” including when it contains an added harmful substance that may make it injurious to health (21 U.S.C. § 342). Whether that applies depends on the facts. The recall notice doesn’t state that a court or the FDA made a final finding of a violation, and an FDA-posted company announcement is not an enforcement decision.

Is the Recall Still Active?

The October 22, 2026 announcement was the controlling notice in the sources reviewed as of October 24, and no termination was identified. A recall can remain open for a long time, so don’t assume it has ended. Check the FDA recall listing and the Natural Grocers recall page before using any remaining product. Since the lots began shipping in June, some bags may still be in pantries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vitamin Cottage glass recall?

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets is recalling Natural Grocers Brand Organic 2-Pound Mung Beans because they may contain sharp glass fragments, after customer complaints. It was announced on October 22, 2026.

Which UPC and codes are affected?

UPC 000080112600 with packed-on codes 26-160, 26-173, 26-196, 26-224 and 26-258, in the lower-left corner of the label.

Which states received the beans?

Twenty-two states: AR, AZ, CO, IA, ID, KS, LA, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WI and WY.

When did the lots start shipping?

June 10, 2026, according to the company.

Have any injuries been reported?

The October 22 announcement said none had been. That can change.

What should I do if I have the recalled beans?

Stop using them and discard them, or return them for a full refund or credit. Don’t try to pick out glass.

Can I get a refund without a receipt?

The notice doesn’t say. Contact Natural Grocers or your store for instructions.

What if I already ate some?

Stop eating them. If you suspect you swallowed glass or have symptoms, get medical advice, and call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 in the U.S.

Is every Natural Grocers product recalled?

No. The notice covers one product, UPC and five packed-on codes.

Is this a Class I recall?

The announcement reviewed lists no recall class. Don’t assume one.

Is there a lawsuit or settlement?

None identified as of October 24, 2026. The company announced a recall with a refund-or-credit remedy.

Bottom Line

Natural Grocers is recalling its 2-pound organic mung beans (UPC 000080112600, packed-on codes 26-160, 26-173, 26-196, 26-224 and 26-258) because of customer complaints about sharp glass. The lots may have shipped to stores in 22 states, and no injuries had been reported as of the announcement.

Don’t eat the recalled beans. Discard them or return them for a full refund or credit, and contact Natural Grocers with questions. The announcement doesn’t identify the source of the glass, an official risk class or any lawsuit.

Sources and Verification

1. FDA, company announcement, “Natural Grocers Recalls Natural Grocers Brand Organic 2-Pound Mung Beans Due to Potential Presence of Glass,” October 22, 2026: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/natural-grocers-recalls-natural-grocers-brand-organic-2-pound-mung-beans-due-potential-presence
2. Natural Grocers, official recall announcement: https://www.naturalgrocers.com/product-recall/natural-grocers-recalls-natural-grocers-brand-organic-2-pound-mung-beans-due
3. Natural Grocers, product recall listing: https://www.naturalgrocers.com/product-recalls/list
4. Houston Chronicle, “Natural Grocers Recalls Organic Mung Beans Over Possible Glass Contamination”: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/recalls/article/organic-mung-beans-recall-glass-22491441.php
5. Poison Control, foreign body ingestion (glass): https://www.poison.org/articles/foreign-body-ingestion-glass
6. FDA, Report a Problem With a Food Product: https://www.fda.gov/safety/report-problem-fda
7. 21 U.S.C. § 342, adulterated food: https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title21-section342&num=0&edition=prelim

Informational disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal or medical advice. AllAboutLawyer.com is a legal information website, not a law firm. Recall details may change, and the official company and FDA notices control if any summary differs.