Modernist Pantry Recalls Sodium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling (Recall Alert)
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 21-740 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- April 29, 2021
- Brand
- Modernist Pantry
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Modernist Pantry Kitchen Alchemy Sodium Hydroxide
- Hazard
- Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling (Recall Alert)
- Hazard type
- Fire and burnPoisoning and toxic substances
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 330
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 29, 2021
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Modernist Pantry Kitchen Alchemy Sodium Hydroxide · About 330 units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Online at ModernistPantry.com and Amazon.com from April 2019 through February 2021 for between $8 and $26.; Modernist Pantry LLC, of Eliot, Maine.
Injuries or incidents reported
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Modernist Pantry toll-free at 888-578-3932 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email service@modernistpantry.com, or online at www.modernistpantry.com and click on Safety Alert at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Modernist Pantry Kitchen Alchemy Sodium Hydroxide (About 330 units). This recall involves Modernist Pantry Kitchen Alchemy bags of sodium hydroxide.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling (Recall Alert).
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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