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CriticalFDAfda-F-1882-2014SALMONELLA CONTAMINATION

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Pepper Black Whole Organic, about 0.30 lb, UPC 201046804762, packaged in plastic bags.

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (Salmonella contamination). Stop using it now and contact the brand or FDA for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Category
Units Affected
7,327
Recall Date
April 7, 2014
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Salmonella Contamination

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-1882-2014.

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., a Lakewood, Colorado based natural grocery chain, is recalling multiple lots of Natural Grocers brand Organic Black Peppercorns as the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-1882-2014.

Recall terminated by FDA.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-1882-2014.

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Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage Recall FAQ

Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage is the subject of a supplements safety report: Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Pepper Black Whole Organic, about 0.30 lb, UPC 201046804762, packaged in plastic bags.. The notice was published on April 7, 2014 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 7,327 units are potentially affected.