Morton — Class III drug recall D-1656-2012
Terminated recall by Morton Salt Co., reported 2012-08-29, distributed nationwide. Impurities/Degradation Products: The product was found to contain a slightly out of specification level of bro
| Recall number | D-1656-2012 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Morton Salt Co., Chicago, IL, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-05-08 |
| Classified | 2012-08-20 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-08-29 |
| Terminated | 2013-03-01 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | IE |
| Quantity | 531,950 pounds |
| Reason classes | specification failure |
| Lot numbers | NOV041BA01, NOV071BA01, OCT251BC01 |
Product
Morton, Sodium Chloride, USP, Granular, packaged in kraft paper bags, fiber drums, and semi-bulk bags. Product is shipped in 80 lb bags, 350 lb drums & 2000 lb semi-bulk sacks. Manufactured by Morton Salt, Inc., Chicago, Illinois 60606-1743.
Reason for recall
Impurities/Degradation Products: The product was found to contain a slightly out of specification level of bromides, exceeding the bromides limit for USP Sodium Chloride.
Machine access
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