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Recalled 32 oz. bottle of Richfood bleach
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.
About 500
For more information, call SuperValu toll-free at (866) 376-1257 between 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
PRODUCT: Bleach - SuperValu Eastern Region, of Richmond, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 500 bottles of Richfood bleach. 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. 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."
PROBLEM: 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.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.
WHAT TO DO: Return the Richfood bottles of bleach to the store where purchased for a replacement or refund. For more information, call SuperValu toll-free at (866) 376-1257 between 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Return the Richfood bottles of bleach to the store where purchased for a replacement or refund.
None reported.
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