Modernist Pantry Recalls Sodium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling (Recall Alert)

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 c…

Recall #: 21740
Affected scope: About 330

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Modernist Pantry LLC, of Eliot, Maine recalled This recall involves Modernist Pantry Kitchen Alchemy bags of sodium hydroxide. The produ….

Modernist Pantry Recalls Sodium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant… was recalled by Modernist Pantry LLC, of Eliot, Maine in April 29, 2021. Reason: The products contain sodium hydroxide, which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison P…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of sight …. Verify recall #21740 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Modernist Pantry LLC, of Eliot, Maine issued this CPSC recall-The products contain sodium hydroxide, which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison P….

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agency class: April 29, 2021
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #21740 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves Modernist Pantry Kitchen Alchemy bags of sodium hydroxide. The product was sold in 50 grams and 400 grams black and orange resealable bags and marketed for food preparation use. The Modernist Pantry logo and a female cook appear on the front of the bag. Kitchen Alchemy, Sodium Hydroxide, pH Buffering and the product weight are printed on the label.

Reason for recall

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.

Remedy, 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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	21740
Date reported	April 29, 2021
Date initiated	April 29, 2021
Recalling firm	Modernist Pantry LLC, of Eliot, Maine
Affected scope	About 330
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of sight and reach of children. Contact Modernist…

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This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 29, 2021. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 21740.

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