CPSCFebruary 26, 2001

Richfood Bleach Recalled by SuperValu Eastern Region: Labeling Error

Richfood Bleach Recalled by SuperValu Eastern Region

Why was Richfood Bleach Recalled by SuperValu Eastern Region recalled?

The bottles were mislabeled. The clear plastic 32 oz. bottles were labeled bleach, but contained ammonia. If the ammonia is mixed with bleach or acid, irritating or toxic gasses could be produced.

What should I do if I have this product?

Return the Richfood bottles of bleach to the store where purchased for a replacement or refund. Contact: For more information, call SuperValu toll-free at (866) 376-1257 between 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

UPC: 1116620961

Product
Richfood bleach
Company
SuperValu Eastern Region, of Richmond, Va.
Quantity
About 500
Sold at
The 32 oz. bottles of bleach were sold in supermarkets throughout Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Northern Virginia, from January 2001 through February 2001.
Recall date
February 26, 2001
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled bottles have a UPC Code of 11166 20961, which can be found on the back of the label, and sold for about $0.80. A warning on the back of the label says, "Do not use with toilet bowl cleansers, ammonia, or other household chemicals."

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