Why it 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.
Product description
Nitre powder. Brand "Selected Product", 4oz plastic bags, UPC 0 45027 97918 2.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
The product does not bear any manufacturing codes. All product on the market at the time the recall was initiated on 5/25/2012 is subject to recall.
Where it was sold
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.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-2356-2012
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- May 25, 2012
- FDA report date
- Sep 26, 2012
- Quantity
- 50 cases with 100, 4-oz packages per case
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Hocean Inc
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-2356-2012, exactly as published.
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- City
- City Of Commerce
- State
- CA
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 61944
- Address
- 2444 Saybrook Ave
- Code information
- The product does not bear any manufacturing codes. All product on the market at the time the recall was initiated on 5/25/2012 is subject to recall.
- Postal code
- 90040-2510
- Report date
- Sep 26, 2012
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-2356-2012
- Classification
- Class I
- Recalling firm
- Hocean Inc
- Product quantity
- 50 cases with 100, 4-oz packages per case
- Termination date
- Sep 24, 2012
- Reason for recall
- 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.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Nitre powder. Brand "Selected Product", 4oz plastic bags, UPC 0 45027 97918 2.
- Distribution pattern
- 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.
- Recall initiation date
- May 25, 2012
- Initial firm notification
- Press Release
- Center classification date
- Sep 20, 2012