Natural Grocers recalls organic coconut oil in glass jars with metal lids due to mold testing. Consumers should check UPC# 849327-000368 and batch code HBC-0919 for affected units.
“Natural Grocers Organic Coconut Oil Recall: Mold Risk in Glass Jars.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/15954-natural-grocers-organic-coconut-oil-recall-mold-risk-in-glass. Based on FDA recall #F-0775-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0775-2020%22&limit=1).
The FDA announced on Feb. 7, 2020, that Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. is recalling Natural Grocers Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil because the product tested high for mold. The recall affects 4,044 units distributed to 157 stores in 19 states.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Natural Grocers
Product: Natural Grocers Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, packaged in glass jars with metal lids and a plastic shrink seal
UPC: 00849327000368
Lot Code: HBC-0919
Manufactured Date: 09/01/2019
Expiration Date: 08/31/2021
The hazard
The product tested high for mold, according to the FDA. The agency classified the recall as Class II.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. has had six other recalls since Feb. 11, 2015. Other recent recalls of similar products include Quten Turmeric Capsules Recall (Dec. 16, 2025), Amy's Organic Lentil Light in Sodium Soup Recall (June 22, 2026), and Diva Fam Sea Moss Gel Superfood Recall (Jan. 9, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for glass jars with metal lids and plastic shrink seals. Look for UPC# 849327-000368 and batch code HBC-0919 on the product. The product was manufactured on 09/01/2019 and expires 08/31/2021.
Brand
Natural Grocers
Product
Natural Grocers Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, packaged in glass jars with metal lids and a plastic shrink seal
Category
Food
FDA recall event · 2 products
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
Natural Grocers Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, packaged in glass jars with metal lids and a plastic shrink seal, 17.5 oz. (518 mL), UPC# 849327-000368, Vitamin Cottage Natural Foods Markets (dba Natural Grocers) Lakewood, CO 80228. 12 units (jars)/case in cardboard box.; Batch/Lot Code: HBC-0919; Manufactured Date: 09/01/2019; Expiration Date: 08/31/2021
4044 units / 337 cases
F-0776-2020
Natural Grocers Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, packaged in glass jars with metal lids and a plastic shrink seal, 32 oz. (946 mL), UPC# 849327-000375, Vitamin Cottage Natural Foods Markets (dba Natural Grocers) Lakewood, CO 80228. 12 units (jars)/case in cardboard box.; Batch/Lot Code: HBC-0919; Manufactured Date: 09/01/2019; Expiration Date: 08/31/2021
5220 units / 435 cases
Based on the official FDA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for UPC# 849327-000368 and batch code HBC-0919 on the glass jar with metal lid and plastic shrink seal.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 20 states.
Listed by the agency
Not listed
FDA distribution: “157 Natural Grocers' stores in AR, AZ, CO, IA, ID, KS, LA, MN, MS, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA, WY” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
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Official source: FDA Recall #F-0775-2020 (February 7, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0775-2020 to see it in context.
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