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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIIRecall closedF-0682-2020/FDA enforcement
Morton Salt INC·Food·Jan 22, 2020

Morton Salt

What you need to know

Class III

  • What happened

    Canisters containing Iodized Salt are labeled with Plain Salt labels, causing dextrose and potassium iodide to be undeclared ingredients.

  • Health risk

    The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

Recall closed · classified by the FDANCMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameMorton Salt INC
Recalling firmMorton Salt INC.Silver Springs, NY, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lot #SS19275025
  • UPC: 2460001001
  • Best By: 9/30/2024
Distribution area
NC

NC

United States

Quantity affected4 pallets at 1344 canisters per pallet (5, 376 canisters)
Recall initiationFDA report date: February 19, 2020
FDA recall numberF-0682-2020

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Morton Salt INC. initiated this food recall on January 22, 2020. The FDA enforcement report states: Canisters containing Iodized Salt are labeled with Plain Salt labels, causing dextrose and potassium iodide to be undeclared ingredients. The FDA report lists distribution as: NC.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Canisters containing Iodized Salt are labeled with Plain Salt labels, causing dextrose and potassium iodide to be undeclared ingredients.

Morton Salt was made or distributed by Morton Salt INC. in Silver Springs, NY, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0682-2020, dated February 19, 2020.

Why this is a Class III recall

Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared allergen

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, coughing, vomiting, abdominal pain or a drop in blood pressure. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency.

When symptoms may appear

Allergic reactions often begin within minutes to a few hours of eating the allergen.

Higher-risk groups

Anyone with a diagnosed food allergy, especially children, and people with a history of anaphylaxis or asthma.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy.
  2. 2If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services.
  3. 3Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.

For a severe allergic reaction, do not wait for a callback or refund process before seeking emergency care.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Morton Salt recall?

Morton Salt INC recalled Morton Salt in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-0682-2020. Canisters containing Iodized Salt are labeled with Plain Salt labels, causing dextrose and potassium iodide to be undeclared ingredients.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy. If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services. Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.

Is the Morton Salt INC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0682-2020. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.