The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·21740·Announced 2021-04-29

Modernist Pantry Recalls Sodium Hydroxide for Packaging and Labeling Defects

Modernist Pantry is recalling Kitchen Alchemy Sodium Hydroxide products because the packaging is not child-resistant and labels violate federal hazardous substance requirements.

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 high-risk chemical (sodium hydroxide) with a risk of chemical burns and irritation, but the source explicitly states that no incidents or injuries have been reported, which limits the score to High per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Modernist Pantry LLC is recalling approximately 330 units of Kitchen Alchemy Sodium Hydroxide. The product was sold in 50-gram and 400-gram black and orange resealable bags and was marketed for food preparation use. The bags feature the Modernist Pantry logo, a female cook, and text indicating the product name and weight.

The recall was issued because the packaging fails to meet the child-resistant requirements of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) and the labels violate the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) by omitting the word "poison" and other mandatory information. These defects pose a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes. The company has not reported any incidents or injuries associated with the product.

The products were sold online at ModernistPantry.com and Amazon.com from April 2019 through February 2021 for between $8 and $26. Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of sight and reach of children. They should contact Modernist Pantry for a free replacement child-resistant packaging and label. All known purchasers are being contacted directly.

The recalled product

Product
Modernist Pantry Kitchen Alchemy Sodium Hydroxide
Manufacturer
Modernist Pantry LLC, of Eliot, Maine
Category
Consumer Product — Chemical / Household
Hazard
Affected units
330

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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