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 number | F-2356-2012 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Hocean Inc, City Of Commerce, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-05-25 |
| Classified | 2012-09-20 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-09-26 |
| Terminated | 2012-09-24 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | MX |
| Reason classes | labeling |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 00045027979182 |
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.