Modernist Pantry Recalls Sodium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling (Recall Alert)
Modernist Pantry Kitchen Alchemy Sodium Hydroxide
Date of Recall
2021-04-29CPSC Release Number
21-740Manufactured In
United StatesUnits
About 330Sold By
Online at ModernistPantry.com and Amazon.com from April 2019 through February 2021 for between $8 and $26.Problem/Hazard
The products contain sodium hydroxide, which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes. In addition, the label on the products violate the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) by omitting the word "poison" and other mandatory information on the packaging.Injuries/Incidents
No incidents or injuries have been reported.Description
This recall involves Modernist Pantry Kitchen Alchemy bags of sodium hydroxide. The product was sold in 50 grams and 400 grams black and orange resealable bags and marketed for food preparation use. The Modernist Pantry logo and a female cook appear on the front of the bag. Kitchen Alchemy, Sodium Hydroxide, pH Buffering and the product weight are printed on the label.
Remedy
ReplaceConsumer Contact
Modernist Pantry toll-free at 888-578-3932 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or online at www.modernistpantry.com and click on Safety Alert at the bottom of the page for more information.Recall Comments
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