SuperValu Recalls Mislabeled Richfood Bleach Bottles Containing Ammonia
SuperValu Eastern Region is recalling approximately 500 bottles of Richfood bleach that were mislabeled and actually contained ammonia. Mixing the ammonia with bleach or acid could produce toxic gases.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (mislabeled chemical) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria for potential toxic gas production without confirmed illness.
Plain-English summary
SuperValu Eastern Region, of Richmond, Va., is recalling approximately 500 bottles of Richfood bleach. The recalled product consists of clear plastic 32 oz. bottles that were labeled as bleach but actually contained ammonia. The bottles have a UPC Code of 11166 20961, located on the back of the label, and were sold for about $0.80. A warning on the back of the label states, "Do not use with toilet bowl cleansers, ammonia, or other household chemicals."
The recall was initiated because the bottles were mislabeled. If the ammonia contained in these bottles is mixed with bleach or acid, irritating or toxic gases could be produced. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
The 32 oz. bottles were sold in supermarkets throughout Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Northern Virginia from January 2001 through February 2001. Consumers should return the Richfood bottles of bleach to the store where purchased for a replacement or refund. For more information, consumers can call SuperValu toll-free at (866) 376-1257 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
The recalled product
- Product
- Richfood bleach
- Manufacturer
- SuperValu Eastern Region, of Richmond, Va.
- Affected units
- 500
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
UPCs (1)
- 1116620961
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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