Why it was recalled
Impurities/Degradation Products: The product was found to contain a slightly out of specification level of bromides, exceeding the bromides limit for USP Sodium Chloride.
Product description
Morton, Sodium Chloride, USP, Granular, packaged in kraft paper bags, fiber drums, and semi-bulk bags. Product is shipped in 80 lb bags, 350 lb drums & 2000 lb semi-bulk sacks. Manufactured by Morton Salt, Inc., Chicago, Illinois 60606-1743.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot #: OCT251BC01, NOV041BA01 & NOV071BA01.
Where it was sold
Nationwide & PR & Ireland.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
- Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
- If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
- Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-1656-2012
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- May 8, 2012
- FDA report date
- Aug 29, 2012
- Quantity
- 531,950 lbs
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Morton Salt Co.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-1656-2012, exactly as published.
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- City
- Chicago
- State
- IL
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 61818
- Address
- 123 N Wacker Dr
- Code information
- Lot #: OCT251BC01, NOV041BA01 & NOV071BA01.
- Postal code
- 60606-1743
- Report date
- Aug 29, 2012
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-1656-2012
- Classification
- Class III
- Recalling firm
- Morton Salt Co.
- Product quantity
- 531,950 lbs
- Termination date
- Mar 1, 2013
- Reason for recall
- Impurities/Degradation Products: The product was found to contain a slightly out of specification level of bromides, exceeding the bromides limit for USP Sodium Chloride.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Morton, Sodium Chloride, USP, Granular, packaged in kraft paper bags, fiber drums, and semi-bulk bags. Product is shipped in 80 lb bags, 350 lb drums & 2000 lb semi-bulk sacks. Manufactured by Morton Salt, Inc., Chicago, Illinois 60606-1743.
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide & PR & Ireland.
- Recall initiation date
- May 8, 2012
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Aug 20, 2012