FDAClass IIJuly 24, 2013

Sodium Bicarbonate Powder recall: Contamination

Sodium Bicarbonate Powder, CAS-144-55-8, Arm & Hammer, labeled as a) USP5 Grade, packaged in bags of various quantities, Church & Dwight Co, Inc., 469 N. Harrison St., Princeton, NJ 08543-5297; and b) Sodium Bicarbonate U.S.P. No. 5 Coarse Granular, Net Wt. 50 lbs. (22.68 kg.) per bag, Manufactured by: Church & Dwight Co., Inc., 469 N. Harrison St., Princeton, N.J. 08543-5297, Product #60511.

Why was Sodium Bicarbonate Powder recalled?

Presence of Foreign Substance: raw material recalled due to stainless steel and other contamination.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

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 FDA 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?

Lot #: FF3153, FF3154, FF3155, FF3156, FF3157, and FF3158

Product
Sodium Bicarbonate Powder, CAS-144-55-8, Arm & Hammer, labeled as a) USP5 Grade, packaged in bags of various quantities, Church & Dwight Co, Inc., 469 N. Harrison St., Princeton, NJ 08543-5297; and b) Sodium Bicarbonate U.S.P. No. 5 Coarse Granular, Net Wt. 50 lbs. (22.68 kg.) per bag, Manufactured by: Church & Dwight Co., Inc., 469 N. Harrison St., Princeton, N.J. 08543-5297, Product #60511.
Recalling firm
Church & Dwight Inc
Quantity
749 tons total
Distribution
Nationwide
Recall date
July 24, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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