The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Food)·F-1909-2018·Announced 2018-09-05

Morton Natural Sea Salt Recalled for Iodized Salt Packaging Error

Morton Salt Inc. is recalling 22,284 units of Morton Natural Sea Salt because iodized sea salt was packaged in the wrong containers.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates a remote probability of adverse health consequences, typically associated with packaging or labeling errors.

Plain-English summary

Morton Salt Inc. is recalling 22,284 units (1,857 cases) of Morton Natural Sea Salt All Purpose, 26 oz (737 g). The recall was initiated because iodized sea salt was packaged in Morton Natural Sea Salt packages.

The affected product was distributed in Florida, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The product code is RI18162021.

Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and stop using it if found. For questions, consumers can call 1-800-789-SALT (7258).

The recalled product

Product
MORTON NATURAL SEA SALT ALL PURPOSE***NET WET 26 OZ (1 LB 10 OZ) 737 g***Nutrition Facts***INGREDIENTS: SEA SALT PRODUCT OF BAHAMAS***MORTON SALE, INC, CHICAGO, IL 60606***QUESTIONS? CALL 1-800-789-SALT (7258)
Manufacturer
MORTON SALT INC

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)

  • RI18162021

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states: