Hocean Inc: Food Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: F-2356-2012)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Nitre powder. Brand "Selected Product", 4oz plastic bags, UPC 0 45027 97918 2.

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: May 25, 2012

Date Posted: September 26, 2012

Recall Number: F-2356-2012

Event ID: 61944

Reason for Recall:

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.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 50 cases with 100, 4-oz packages per case

Code Information:

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.

Distribution Pattern:

Distributed to wholesale distributors and Asian grocery stores nationwide to US states: California, Texas, Oregon, Nebraska, Georgia, Florida, Colorado, Oklahoma, Washington, New Mexico, Ohio, Arizona, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated