Modernist Pantry Recalls Sodium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2021-04-29 · 21740
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
21740
Date
2021-04-29
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Modernist Pantry Kitchen Alchemy Sodium Hydroxide
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Modernist Pantry LLC, of Eliot, Maine
Retailer(s)
Online at ModernistPantry.com and Amazon.com from April 2019 through February 2021 for between $8 and $26.
Country of manufacture
United States
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.