FDA Drug recall D-1656-2012
Morton, Sodium Chloride, USP, Granular, packaged in kraft paper bags, fiber drums, and semi-bulk bags
- FDA Drug
- Class III
- terminated
- Published 2012-08-29
On 2012-08-29 the FDA classified a Class III recall of Morton, Sodium Chloride, USP, Granular, packaged in kraft paper bags, fiber drums, and semi-bulk bags by Morton Salt, citing impurities/Degradation Products: The product was found to contain a slightly out of specification level of bromides, exceeding the bromides limit for USP Sodium Chloride.
Read the official FDA Drug notice
| Agency | FDA Drug |
|---|---|
| Recall number | D-1656-2012 |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2012-05-08 |
| Published | 2012-08-29 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:51 UTC |
| Company | Morton Salt |
| Distribution | US |
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.
Reason
Impurities/Degradation Products: The product was found to contain a slightly out of specification level of bromides, exceeding the bromides limit for USP Sodium Chloride.
Identifiers
| code_info | Lot #: OCT251BC01, NOV041BA01 & NOV071BA01. |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:51 UTC. Current status: terminated.
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Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1656-2012%22
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