Class I โ€” Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard โ€” there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Recalled by Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Date: April 7, 2014
Company: Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Food)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage directly.

If you believe you have experienced symptoms related to this recall, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Affected Products

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

Quantity: 7327 bags

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has 5 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Food). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report