Nitre Powder (Hocean) – Mislabeling Risk (2012)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Nitre powder. Brand "Selected Product", 4oz plastic bags, UPC 0 45027 97918 2.
Brand
Hocean Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
The product does not bear any manufacturing codes. All product on the market at the time the recall was initiated on 5/25/2012 is subject to recall.
Hocean Inc is recalling Nitre powder. Brand "Selected Product", 4oz plastic bags, UPC 0 45027 97918 2. due to FDA analysis of the product found that the product consisted of mainly sodium nitrite. The product's label failed to bear adequate directions for use. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
FDA analysis of the product found that the product consisted of mainly sodium nitrite. The product's label failed to bear adequate directions for use as required in 21 CFR 172.175. Failure to provide these directions for use may result in overuse that can pose an life-threatening hazard to health.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 9, 2026