First Pillsbury and Trader Joe’s. Now another food brand is recalling products over glass concerns

Nobody wants a side of broken glass with their dinner. Unfortunately, that’s the concern behind the latest food recall, and it’s not the first time this year shoppers have been warned about glass potentially lurking in their food. Colorado-based Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets has recalled Natural Grocers Brand mung beans after customers complained about finding glass fragments in the product. It joins the likes of Pillsbury and Trader Joe’s, both of which recalled products due to potential glass contamination earlier this year. As of the Thursday, October 22, recall notice, no illnesses or injuries have been reported. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that “ingesting glass fragments may cause injury to the consumer, and these injuries may include damage to teeth, laceration of the mouth and throat, or perforation of the intestine.” What products are affected? Just the Natural Grocers Brand Organic 2-Pound Mung Beans are included in the recall. The recalled products have the following information: UPC: 000080112600 Pack dates: 26-160, 26-173, 26-196, 26-224, and 26-258 The mung beans come in clear plastic bags. Pack dates are visible in the label’s lower l…

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