Joly's Recalls 80% Vinegar Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Poisoning and Chemical Burns; Violates FHSA Labeling Requirements

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #26273) was formally reported on February 19, 2026. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Joly's LLC, of Orlando, Florida is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 450 units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: The recalled vinegar product violates the precautionary labeling requirements under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) because the hazardous substance lacks required warning labels and first-aid treatment instr… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should move the vinegar products out of sight and reach of children immediately and contact Joly's to receive a full refund and disposal instructions. Consumers will be asked to send an ema… — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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