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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free replacement · About 330 units
Recall No. 21-740 Published April 29, 2021

Modernist Pantry Kitchen Alchemy Sodium Hydroxide

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. Manufactured by Modernist Pantry LLC and sold at ModernistPantry.com and Amazon.com from April 2019 – February 2021 for $8 to $26.

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Recalled Modernist Pantry Sodium Hydroxide
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Recalled Modernist Pantry Sodium Hydroxide

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Why it was 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.

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No incidents or injuries have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: replace
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What 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.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerModernist Pantry LLC, of Eliot, Maine
UnitsAbout 330
Made inUnited States
Sold atModernistPantry.com and Amazon.com
Sales periodApril 2019 – February 2021
Price$8 to $26

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