Richfood Bleach Recalled by SuperValu Eastern Region
Source: CPSC Recall #01096d
Recall Date
2001-02-26
Manufacturer
SuperValu Eastern Region, of Richmond, Va.
Units Affected
About 500
Products Involved
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
Return the Richfood bottles of bleach to the store where purchased for a replacement or refund.
Reported 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.
Full Recall Description
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."
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28