Morton Sodium Chloride USP Recalled for Slightly High Bromide Levels
Morton Salt Co. is recalling specific lots of Sodium Chloride USP due to slightly out-of-specification bromide levels.
What this means for you
Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.
Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this as a Class III recall, which is defined as unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The source text describes the deviation as 'slightly out of specification' and does not report any illnesses or injuries.
Plain-English summary
Morton Salt Co. is recalling 531,950 lbs of Morton Sodium Chloride, USP, Granular. The product is packaged in kraft paper bags, fiber drums, and semi-bulk bags, and is shipped in 80 lb bags, 350 lb drums, and 2000 lb semi-bulk sacks. The affected lots are OCT251BC01, NOV041BA01, and NOV071BA01.
The recall was initiated because the product was found to contain a slightly out-of-specification level of bromides, exceeding the limit for USP Sodium Chloride. The FDA has classified this as a Class III recall.
The product was distributed nationwide, as well as to Puerto Rico and Ireland. Consumers and healthcare facilities should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and stop using the product if found.
The recalled product
- Product
- Morton, Sodium Chloride, USP, Granular, packaged in kraft paper bags, fiber drums, and semi-bulk bags. Product is shipped in 80 lb bags, 350 lb drums & 2000 lb semi-bulk sacks. Manufactured by Morton Salt, Inc., Chicago, Illinois 60606-1743.
- Manufacturer
- Morton Salt Co.
- Category
- Drug — Pharmaceutical Excipient
- Hazard
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (2)
- Lot #: OCT251BC01
- NOV041BA01 & NOV071BA01.
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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