The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1754-2013·Announced 2013-08-07

Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Recalled for Metal Contamination

Church & Dwight is recalling Arm & Hammer Baking Soda in 8 oz and 1 lb sizes due to metal and other contamination.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically involves a reasonable probability of temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The hazard is metal contamination, which is a physical hazard but does not meet the criteria for Severe (Class I or structural defect) or High (high-risk pathogens).

Plain-English summary

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. has initiated a recall of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate, USP) in 8 oz and 1 lb sizes. The recall is due to metal and other contamination in the product produced by the Old Fort, OH Sodium Bicarbonate Production facility.

The affected products include 8 oz packages (UPC 3320001110) and 1 lb packages (UPC 3320001130). The recall covers specific lots FF3153 and FF3154. The distribution was nationwide.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific lot numbers and package sizes. If found, they should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Arm & Hammer Baking Soda a) Net Wt. 1 LB. (454 g) UPC 3320001130 b) Net Wt. 8 oz. (277 g) UPC 3320001110 Church & Dwight, Co. Inc. 469 N. Harrison Street Princeton, NJ 08543-5297 USA
Manufacturer
Church & Dwight Inc
Category
Food — Baking Ingredients
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 (1)

  • Lot FF3153 Lot FF3154

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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