CriticalClass ITerminated

FDA Food recall · Reported September 26, 2012

Nitre powder. Brand "Selected Product", 4oz plastic bags, UPC 0 45027 97918 2.

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 172.17…

Recall #: F-2356-2012
Affected scope: 50 cases with 100, 4-oz packages per case
Initiated: May 25, 2012

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Hocean Inc recalled Nitre powder. Brand "Selected Product", 4oz plastic bags, UPC 0 45027 97918 2. - a critical-severity action.

Nitre powder. Brand "Selected Product", 4oz plastic bags, UPC 0 45027 97918 2. was recalled by Hocean Inc in September 26, 2012. Reason: FDA analysis of the product found that the product consisted of mainly sodium nitrite. The product's label f…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-2356-2012 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Hocean Inc issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-FDA analysis of the product found that the product consisted of mainly sodium nitrite. The product's label f….

Critical
severity level: Class I
classification: September 26, 2012
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-2356-2012 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 scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - 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.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Critical (Class I)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	F-2356-2012
Date reported	September 26, 2012
Date initiated	May 25, 2012
Recalling firm	Hocean Inc
Firm location	City Of Commerce, CA
Affected scope	50 cases with 100, 4-oz packages per case
Distribution	Distributed to wholesale distributors and Asian grocery stores nationwide to US states: California, Texas, Oregon, Nebraska, Georgia, Florida, Colorado, Oklahoma, Washington, New Mexico, Ohio, Arizona, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virgin…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Nitre powder. Brand "Selected Product", 4oz plastic bags, UPC 0 45027 97918 2.. Recalled by Hocean Inc. Units affected: 50 cases with 100, 4-oz packages per case.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Food on September 26, 2012. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-2356-2012.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Distributed to wholesale distributors and Asian grocery stores nationwide to US states: California, Texas, Oregon, Nebraska, Georgia, Florida, Colorado, Oklahoma, Washington, New Mexico, Ohio, Arizona, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia..

What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼

Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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