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Richfood Bleach Recalled by SuperValu Eastern Region

  • Recalled 32 oz. bottle of Richfood bleach
Name of Product:
Richfood bleach
Hazard:

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.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
March 01, 2001
Units:

About 500

Consumer Contact

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

Description:

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.

Remedy:

Return the Richfood bottles of bleach to the store where purchased for a replacement or refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
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.
Recall number:
01-096d

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