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Product Recall Number: 21-740

Why was Modernist Pantry Kitchen Alchemy Sodium Hydroxide recalled?

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.

Modernist Pantry Kitchen Alchemy Sodium Hydroxide
Here's product recall specific data for Modernist Pantry Kitchen Alchemy Sodium Hydroxide.

  • Product Recall Number: 21-740

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2021-04-29

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Modernist Pantry Kitchen Alchemy Sodium Hydroxide

  • 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.

  • Hazard Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 330

  • Incidents: No incidents or injuries have been reported.  

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of sight and reach of children. Contact Modernist Pantry for a free replacement child resistant packaging and label. All known purchasers are being contacted directly.

  • Sold At: Online at ModernistPantry.com and Amazon.com from April 2019 through February 2021 for between $8 and $26.  

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Modernist Pantry LLC, of Eliot, Maine

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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