Authorities in Meeker County say a mysterious substance found on the side of Highway 12 near Litchfield was baking soda.

The Meeker County Sheriff's office was reportedly notified of the substance that had spilled at Highway 22 and 12 on Monday. The area was marked off with cones pending an investigation into the substance.

The Hazardous Materials Assessment Team from St. Cloud was called in to examine the substance. After they examined the powder, it was determined it was sodium bicarbonate, or baking soda.

Baking soda is reportedly used in the feeding of dairy cattle.