A bag of dry beans should be one of the safest things in your pantry. You scoop them, rinse them, and let them simmer. But a recall announced this week is a good reason to stop and look closely at any mung beans you picked up at Natural Grocers, because customers have complained about finding sharp glass fragments in the bag.
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., of Lakewood, Colorado, the company behind Natural Grocers, announced the recall on October 22, 2026, and the FDA posted the announcement the same day.
What Happened
The company is recalling Natural Grocers Brand Organic 2-Pound Mung Beans because of the potential presence of glass. The recall was started after the company received customer complaints about sharp glass fragments in the product. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.
The company explains why this matters. Ingesting glass fragments may cause injury, and the injuries may include damage to teeth, laceration of the mouth and throat, or perforation of the intestine.
How to Tell If Your Beans Are Affected
The recalled item is the Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Mung Beans, packaged in 2-pound clear plastic bags. Check the label for these details:
- UPC: 000080112600
- Pack dates: 26-160, 26-173, 26-196, 26-224 and 26-258
The pack date can be found in the lower left corner of the label. If your bag has a different pack date, it is not part of this recall.
Which States Are Involved
The affected lots may have shipped to Natural Grocers stores in 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 and Wyoming. According to the company, those lots began shipping on June 10, 2026.
That means a bag could have been in someone’s kitchen for months. Dry beans keep well, so a 2-pound bag can sit at the back of a cabinet long after you bought it. This is exactly the kind of recall where a quick pantry check is worth the time.
What to Do If You Have These Beans
The company’s instructions are direct. Consumers who purchased this product should discontinue use immediately and either discard it or return it for a full refund or credit.
- Find your bag. Look for 2-pound clear plastic bags of Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Mung Beans.
- Read the label. Match the UPC and check the lower left corner for one of the five pack dates.
- Stop using them. That includes beans you have already soaked or cooked. Do not eat them.
- Throw them out or take them back. You can return them for a full refund or credit.
- Ask questions. You can reach the company at 303-226-1434, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain time, or by email at [email protected].
Only This Brand and Size
The recall covers Natural Grocers Brand Organic 2-Pound Mung Beans. The FDA lists the reason as possible foreign material contamination with glass. The announcement does not name any other product, so if you have a different brand of mung beans, or another Natural Grocers item, this notice does not say it is affected. The safest approach is still to match the numbers on your bag against the list above rather than relying on the name alone.
It also helps to know that the company made this recall with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and it began after the complaints came in from customers. In other words, shoppers who spoke up are the reason this notice exists.
Check the Rest of Your Pantry
If you bought mung beans, you may well have other bulk or bagged items in the same cabinet. While you have the door open, it is a good moment to look through the rest. A few simple habits help:
- Keep dry goods in labeled containers, and tape the pack date or best by date onto the container when you pour from the bag.
- Hold on to the original label, or take a quick photo of it, until the bag is gone.
- Look over dry beans on a plate before cooking. A quick rinse and a careful look is a long-standing kitchen habit and it can catch trouble early.
- Check recall notices now and then, especially for items you buy in bulk.
If You Cooked Some Already
No injuries have been reported, so there is no reason to assume a problem. Still, if you ate beans from an affected bag and have any concern, such as pain in the mouth, throat or stomach, call your doctor and tell them what you ate. Do not wait to see if it goes away.
The Bottom Line
This is a narrow recall with clear numbers to check: one product, one UPC and five pack dates. The risk named by the company is sharp glass, and the fix is easy. Read the bag, and if it matches, do not cook it. Get your refund or credit and move on to a fresh bag.
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