Natural Grocers recalls organic black peppercorns due to potential Salmonella contamination. Consumers should check product dates and contact the company for details.
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.
Natural Grocers is recalling organic black peppercorns that may be contaminated with Salmonella. This poses a risk of foodborne illness, so affected consumers should stop using the product.
Salmonella bacteria can cause food poisoning, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Contaminated peppercorns may be eaten without the user realizing the product is unsafe.
Anyone who purchased Natural Grocers' organic black peppercorns with the listed UPC codes. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of foodborne illness.
Check for the UPC 201046804762 on the product packaging. The product was sold between 2013 and 2014 with specific pack dates listed in the recall notice.
Look for pack dates on the product packaging, which range from 28-14 to 351-13.
Reach out to Natural Grocers for further assistance with the recall.
The recall states the product may be contaminated with Salmonella, so it is not safe to eat.
Check the UPC 201046804762 on the packaging and look for pack dates between 28-14 and 351-13.
Contact Natural Grocers for instructions on what to do with the product.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Natural Grocers to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1882-2014 — Natural Grocers Natural Grocers Hello, I own a Natural Grocers that is covered by recall F-1882-2014 from Natural Grocers. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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