Richfood Bleach Recalled by SuperValu Eastern Region

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