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Sodium nitrite

A chemical compound used in many applications, including food preservation (like curing meats), but which can be highly toxic in concentrated forms.

Consumer product

Any item produced or distributed for sale to, or use or enjoyment by, a consumer in or around a house or school, in recreation, or otherwise. This does not include items like food, drugs, or cosmetics.

Banned hazardous product

A product that the Consumer Product Safety Commission has determined to be so dangerous that it cannot be sold to the public. Selling such products is illegal and carries penalties.

High concentration of sodium nitrite

In the context of this bill, this specifically means a product containing 10% or more of sodium nitrite by weight.

Consumer Product Safety Act

A federal law that gives the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) the authority to regulate and ban dangerous consumer products to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death.

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

A federal law that grants the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to regulate food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics to ensure their safety and effectiveness.