F-2356-2012 Class I Terminated

Recalled by Hocean Inc — City Of Commerce, CA

FDA food recall F-2356-2012 was initiated by Hocean Inc on May 25, 2012 and is designated Class I. Reason for recall: FDA analysis of the product found that the product consisted of mainly sodium nitrite. The product's label failed to bear adequate directions for use as required in 21 CFR 172.175. Failure to provid… The recall status is terminated (terminated September 24, 2012). Affected quantity: 50 cases with 100, 4-oz packages per case.

Recall Details

Product Type
Food
Report Date
September 26, 2012
Initiation Date
May 25, 2012
Termination Date
September 24, 2012
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
50 cases with 100, 4-oz packages per case

Product Description

Nitre powder. Brand "Selected Product", 4oz plastic bags, UPC 0 45027 97918 2.

Reason for Recall

FDA analysis of the product found that the product consisted of mainly sodium nitrite. The product's label failed to bear adequate directions for use as required in 21 CFR 172.175. Failure to provide these directions for use may result in overuse that can pose an life-threatening hazard to health.

Distribution Pattern

Distributed to wholesale distributors and Asian grocery stores nationwide to US states: California, Texas, Oregon, Nebraska, Georgia, Florida, Colorado, Oklahoma, Washington, New Mexico, Ohio, Arizona, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia.

Code Information

The product does not bear any manufacturing codes. All product on the market at the time the recall was initiated on 5/25/2012 is subject to recall.