Check the back of your bag before eating Lacnola Lactation Granola. The August 14 recall covers pink 8-ounce pouches with UPC 850035324554 only when the package also carries one of two affected lot-and-expiration combinations: HGLC-102125 / 21OCT2026 or HGLC-021326 / 13FEB2027. The FDA-posted company announcement says consumers should dispose of an affected bag and contact the seller for a full refund.
This is not a recall of every granola product or every item sold by The Hampton Grocer. Matching the product name, package size, UPC and lot information is the fastest way to determine whether your particular pouch is included.
The recalled Lacnola granola at a glance
| Check | Affected information |
|---|---|
| Brand | The Hampton Grocer |
| Product | Lacnola Lactation Granola |
| Package | Pink, 8-ounce stand-up pouch |
| UPC | 850035324554 |
| Lot and expiration pair 1 | HGLC-102125 — 21OCT2026 |
| Lot and expiration pair 2 | HGLC-021326 — 13FEB2027 |
| Where the code appears | Upper-left area on the back, printed in black ink |
| Sales window listed in the notice | October 21, 2025 through August 12, 2026 |
| Distribution | Nationwide online orders, including the company website and Amazon |
How to check your bag in less than a minute
- Confirm the package. Look for an 8-ounce pink pouch labeled “Lacnola Lactation Granola.” A similarly colored bag or another Hampton Grocer product is not enough to establish that it is recalled.
- Read the UPC. The recalled product’s UPC is 850035324554. The barcode identifies the product type, but it does not identify the production batch by itself.
- Turn the pouch over. The company says the lot code and expiration date are printed in black ink near the upper-left side of the back.
- Match the complete pair. The affected combinations are HGLC-102125 with 21OCT2026 and HGLC-021326 with 13FEB2027.
- Check every pouch in a multipack. Do not assume both bags carry identical production codes simply because they arrived in one order.
If the printing is faint, photograph it in bright indirect light and increase the image contrast. Do not rely only on an Amazon order title or an old product-page photo; the code printed on the physical pouch is the decisive batch information. Our guide to finding lot numbers, UPCs and expiration dates explains why these identifiers serve different purposes.
Why was the granola recalled?
The company announcement says an ingredient supplier notified The Hampton Grocer that a sample of one of the supplier’s products tested positive for Salmonella. The affected granola contains organic moringa powder associated with that notification. Production was suspended while the company and FDA continued investigating the source.
That wording matters: the announcement describes a potential contamination risk and does not say that every recalled finished pouch tested positive. A recall is preventive action intended to remove potentially unsafe product before additional exposure occurs.
The FDA notice reported no illnesses connected with this granola as of August 14, 2026. That is reassuring, but it is not a reason to eat a bag whose identifiers match the recall.
What to do if your codes match
- Do not eat or serve the granola. Do not use it as a topping or transfer it into another food.
- Save evidence before disposal. Photograph the front, UPC, lot code, expiration date and online order record. This can make a refund request easier.
- Keep it away from children and pets. Seal the pouch or place it inside another bag while arranging disposal.
- Dispose of it and contact the seller. The company announcement directs consumers to dispose of the product and contact the place of purchase for a full refund. If you bought it from Amazon, begin with the order page and the seller or Amazon support options shown there.
- Wash your hands and clean spills. If granola spilled onto a counter, bowl or storage container, remove crumbs and wash the contacted surface or item with hot, soapy water before reuse.
If a retailer asks for documentation, our guide explains how recalled-product returns can work when you no longer have a paper receipt. Policies differ, so retain the online order record whenever possible.
What symptoms should you watch for?
According to the CDC, common symptoms of a Salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps; nausea, vomiting, headache and loss of appetite can also occur. Symptoms generally begin from six hours to six days after infection and often last four to seven days.
Contact a healthcare professional if you believe you became ill after eating the product, particularly for severe or persistent symptoms. The CDC advises calling a doctor for diarrhea or vomiting lasting more than two days, bloody stool or urine, fever above 102°F, or signs of dehydration. Young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems face a greater risk of serious infection.
The recall concerns the food product. It does not, by itself, provide individualized medical or breastfeeding instructions. Anyone who ate an affected lot and is ill or concerned about an infant’s exposure should contact an appropriate healthcare professional rather than relying on the package recall alone.
What if the UPC matches but the lot does not?
The announcement identifies the recalled product by a combination of package description, UPC and two specified lot/date pairs. A matching UPC with a different clearly readable lot code is not one of the two combinations listed in the August 14 notice. Because recalls can be expanded, check the current FDA notice again before using the product if anything on the bag is unclear.
You can also use our directory of official U.S. and Canadian recall databases rather than relying on an undated social-media screenshot.
Company contact and refund information
The FDA-posted announcement lists The Hampton Grocer consumer number as (201) 820-8789, available Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. The notice instructs affected consumers to contact the place of purchase for a full refund, so the retailer that processed the order may be the quickest first contact.
Sources
- FDA-posted company announcement: Lacnola Lactation Granola recall
- CDC: Symptoms of Salmonella Infection
- Gizmodo report that prompted this product-identification guide
Methodology: We used the linked news report as a trend signal, then checked the product name, package size, UPC, lot codes, expiration dates, sales period, distribution, refund instructions and illness status against the FDA-posted company announcement. Medical symptom guidance was checked against the CDC.