Morton Salt Recall: Iodide Missing in 26oz Salt Canisters
Morton Salt recalls 26oz non-iodide salt canisters due to undeclared iodide. Check labels for plain salt labels instead of iodized salt labels.
Lower-risk recall
Canisters containing Iodized Salt are labeled with Plain Salt labels, causing dextrose and potassium iodide to be undeclared ingredients.
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What happened, in plain English
Morton is recalling 26-ounce salt canisters that don't supply iodide because they're labeled as plain salt instead of iodized salt. This means they might not have enough iodine for people who need it, like those with thyroid issues. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/15987-morton-salt-recall-iodide-missing-in-26oz-salt-canisters.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/15987-morton-salt-recall-iodide-missing-in-26oz-salt-canisters · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0682-2020
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“Morton Salt Recall: Iodide Missing in 26oz Salt Canisters.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/15987-morton-salt-recall-iodide-missing-in-26oz-salt-canisters. Based on FDA recall #F-0682-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0682-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The salt canisters are labeled as plain salt instead of iodized salt, so they don't contain iodine. This could lead to iodine deficiency in people who require it for health reasons.
Who’s affected
People who use salt for cooking or at home may be affected if they need iodine. Those with thyroid conditions or on specific medical diets are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 26oz (1lb, 10oz) salt canisters labeled with plain salt labels instead of iodized salt labels. The product has a lot number SS19275025 and best by date 9/30/2024.
- Brand
Morton- Product
Morton Salt Inc. recalls MORTON SALT;THIS SALT DOES NOT SUPPLY IODIDE; 26 oz (1LB., 10 OZ) 737 g; packed in 24 canisters per case- Category
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What to do — step by step
Check Label
Look for plain salt labels instead of iodized salt labels on the canister.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in North Carolina.
FDA distribution: “NC” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: North Carolina.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 29 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class III
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0682-2020 (January 22, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0682-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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