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Modernist Pantry Recalls Sodium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling (Recall Alert)

Modernist Pantry LLC, of Eliot, Maine·Food & formula·

Yes. Modernist Pantry LLC, of Eliot, Maine's food product was recalled on April 29, 2021 by CPSC (US). Reported hazard: The products contain sodium hydroxide, which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes. In addition, the label on the products violate the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) by omitting the word "poison" and other mandatory information on the packaging. What to do: Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of sight and reach of children. Contact Modernist Pantry for a free replacement child resistant packaging and label. All known purchasers are being contacted directly.

Data updated July 28, 2026 · Source: official CPSC (US) recall data, checked every 30 minutes

Modernist Pantry Recalls Sodium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling (Recall Alert)

What was recalled

This recall involves Modernist Pantry Kitchen Alchemy bags of sodium hydroxide. The product was sold in 50 grams and 400 grams black and orange resealable bags and marketed for food preparation use. The Modernist Pantry logo and a female cook appear on the front of the bag. Kitchen Alchemy, Sodium Hydroxide, pH Buffering and the product weight are printed on the label.

The hazard

CPSC (US) flagged this Modernist Pantry LLC, of Eliot, Maine food product for the following risk:

The products contain sodium hydroxide, which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes. In addition, the label on the products violate the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) by omitting the word "poison" and other mandatory information on the packaging.

What to do

If you own a Modernist Pantry LLC, of Eliot, Maine food product, here is the remedy CPSC (US) lists:

Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of sight and reach of children. Contact Modernist Pantry for a free replacement child resistant packaging and label. All known purchasers are being contacted directly.

Original recall notice: CPSC (US) →

Common questions

Is the Modernist Pantry LLC, of Eliot, Maine food product recalled?

Yes. Modernist Pantry LLC, of Eliot, Maine's food product was recalled on April 29, 2021 by CPSC (US). Reported hazard: The products contain sodium hydroxide, which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes. In addition, the label on the products violate the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) by omitting the word "poison" and other mandatory information on the packaging.

What should I do if I have this food product?

Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of sight and reach of children. Contact Modernist Pantry for a free replacement child resistant packaging and label. All known purchasers are being contacted directly.

Where can I read the official recall notice?

The original notice is published by CPSC (US) — linked directly from this page.

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