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 Recall: Child Safety Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2857-modernist-pantry-kitchen-alchemy-sodium-hydroxide-recall-child-safety-risk. Based on CPSC recall #9050 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Modernist-Pantry-Recalls-Sodium-Hydroxide-Products-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirement-and-Violation-of-FHSA-Labeling-Recall-Alert).
Modernist Pantry LLC recalled sodium hydroxide products on April 29, 2021, after the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the items lacked required child-resistant packaging and proper hazard labeling. Owners should store the bags away from children and contact the company for a free replacement package with correct labeling.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Modernist Pantry
Product: Kitchen Alchemy Sodium Hydroxide
Packaging: Black and orange resealable bags featuring the Modernist Pantry logo and a female cook
Sizes: 50 grams and 400 grams
Sold at: ModernistPantry.com and Amazon.com from April 2019 through February 2021
What to do
Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of sight and reach of children. Contact Modernist Pantry toll-free at 888-578-3932 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email service@modernistpantry.com, or visit www.modernistpantry.com and click on Safety Alert for a free replacement child resistant packaging and label.
The hazard
The products contain sodium hydroxide but failed to meet the Poison Prevention Packaging Act requirement for child-resistant packaging, posing a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes. The labels also violated the Federal Hazardous Substance Act by omitting the word "poison" and other mandatory information. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls include mGanna Sodium Hydroxide on April 23, 2026, and Deli Jerry Fuel Containers on August 13, 2026. TheKiddoSpace Fingerpainting Kits were recalled on February 26, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for Kitchen Alchemy Sodium Hydroxide products in 50g or 400g black or orange resealable bags with the Modernist Pantry logo and a female cook on the front. The product was sold for food preparation use.
Brand
Modernist Pantry
Product
Modernist Pantry Kitchen Alchemy Sodium Hydroxide
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Store Out of Reach
Immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of sight and reach of children.
Get Replacement Packaging
Contact Modernist Pantry for a free replacement child-resistant packaging and label.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
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.
Take action
Contact Modernist Pantry
We’ve drafted a message you can send Modernist Pantry to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 9050 — Modernist Pantry Kitchen Alchemy Sodium Hydroxide Recall: Child Safety Risk
Hello,
I own a Modernist Pantry Kitchen Alchemy Sodium Hydroxide Recall: Child Safety Risk that is covered by recall 9050 from Modernist Pantry.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC 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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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