Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-2356-2012 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Hocean Inc. |
| Report date | Sep 26, 2012 |
| Recall initiation date | May 25, 2012 |
| Quantity | 50 cases with 100, 4-oz packages per case |
| Location | City Of Commerce, CA, United States |
Official product description
Nitre powder. Brand "Selected Product", 4oz plastic bags, UPC 0 45027 97918 2.
Why the product was recalled
FDA analysis of the product found that the product consisted of mainly sodium nitrite. The product's label failed to bear adequate directions for use as required in 21 CFR 172.175. Failure to provide these directions for use may result in overuse that can pose an life-threatening hazard to health.
Distribution information
Distributed to wholesale distributors and Asian grocery stores nationwide to US states: California, Texas, Oregon, Nebraska, Georgia, Florida, Colorado, Oklahoma, Washington, New Mexico, Ohio, Arizona, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Press Release.
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