# FDA recall D-1656-2012

> **Morton Salt Co.** · Class III · drug recall initiated 2012-05-08.

## Product

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.

## 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.

## Distribution

Nationwide & PR & Ireland.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** D-1656-2012
- **Recalling firm:** Morton Salt Co.
- **Classification:** Class III
- **Product type:** drug
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2012-05-08
- **Report date:** 2012-08-29
- **Termination date:** 2013-03-01

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-1656-2012

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall D-1656-2012. Retrieved 2026-05-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/D-1656-2012. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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