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Nitre powder — Class I food recall F-2356-2012

Terminated recall by Hocean Inc, reported 2012-09-26, distributed nationwide. FDA analysis of the product found that the product consisted of mainly sodium nitrite. The product's label fai

Recall numberF-2356-2012
Product typeFood
ClassificationClass I
StatusTerminated
Voluntary or mandatedVoluntary
Recalling firmHocean Inc, City Of Commerce, CA, United States
Recall initiated2012-05-25
Classified2012-09-20
Reported by FDA2012-09-26
Terminated2012-09-24
DistributedNationwide (US)
Countries outside the USMX
Reason classeslabeling
UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI00045027979182

Product

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.

Machine access

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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.