Glass Fragment Risk Prompts Natural Grocers Organic Mung Beans Recall 2026

Sharp glass fragments in a bag of dried beans is not something any shopper expects to find, but that is the risk behind a new recall from Natural Grocers. Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., based in Lakewood, Colorado, is recalling Natural Grocers Brand Organic 2-Pound Mung Beans after customers reported finding glass in the product. The company announced the recall on October 22, 2026, and the FDA posted the notice the same day.

If you shop at Natural Grocers, especially in the bulk bean section, it is worth checking your pantry today. The recall covers five specific pack dates, and the product may have reached stores across 22 states.

Recalled Products at a Glance

The recalled item is Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Mung Beans, sold in 2-pound clear plastic bags. The key identifiers are below.

• Product: Natural Grocers Brand Organic 2-Pound Mung Beans
• Packaging: 2-pound clear plastic bag
• UPC: 000080112600
• Pack dates: 26-160, 26-173, 26-196, 26-224 and 26-258
• Where to find the pack date: lower left corner of the label
• Shipping began: June 10, 2026

Only bags carrying one of the five pack dates listed above are part of the recall. Check the lower left corner of the label and compare it against the list before deciding what to do with the product.

What Triggered the Recall

The recall was started after the company received customer complaints about sharp glass fragments in the mung beans. According to the announcement, eating glass can cause real harm. Possible injuries include damage to teeth, cuts to the mouth and throat, and perforation of the intestine.

No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date. The notice does not say where the glass came from or how it ended up in the product. It also does not say how many bags are affected.

Where Were These Products Sold?

The affected lots may have shipped to Natural Grocers stores in the following 22 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

The company says the product may have shipped to stores in these states, so not every store in a listed state necessarily received the affected lots. Because the lots began shipping in June, some bags could have been sitting in home pantries for months. Mung beans store well, so a bag bought in the summer may still be unopened.

Steps Consumers Should Take

Here is what the company is asking consumers to do:

• Look at the label on any 2-pound bag of Natural Grocers Brand Organic Mung Beans you own.
• Check the lower left corner for a pack date of 26-160, 26-173, 26-196, 26-224 or 26-258.
• If your bag matches, stop using it immediately.
• Either throw the product away or return it to the store for a full refund or credit.

If you have already cooked or eaten beans from an affected bag and notice mouth pain, difficulty swallowing, or abdominal pain, contact a healthcare provider. The recall notice does not give medical guidance beyond describing the possible injuries, so seek advice from a medical professional if you are worried.

Consumers with questions can call the company at 303-226-1434, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm Mountain time. Questions can also be sent by email to media@naturalgrocers.com.

Official Statement

The announcement was issued by Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. and published by the FDA as a public service. The FDA states that it does not endorse either the product or the company. The company says the recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The FDA lists the reason for the announcement as possible foreign material contamination with glass. The recall is a company-initiated action, and the agency has not classified it in the notice.

Why This Matters for Shoppers

Foreign material recalls involving glass are taken seriously because the hazard cannot be seen, smelled or tasted in dry goods such as beans. Small fragments can blend in with the product and are easy to miss when you pour or rinse. That is why the company is advising consumers not to try picking through a suspect bag and to discard or return it instead.

Shoppers who regularly buy from bulk bins or store-brand packaged goods should keep an eye on the FDA recall page for updates. Any change to the affected lots or the list of states would be posted there. For now, the pack dates, UPC and states listed above are the details published by the company.