US FSIS issues public health alert for Farmstead Butcher Block pork and beef bacon due to excessive sodium nitrite levels.

The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for not-ready-to-eat pork and beef bacon products from Farmstead Butcher Block due to sodium nitrite levels exceeding regulatory limits. The affected products, produced between April 12 and May 31, have been removed from sale, so a recall was not necessary. The FSIS issued the alert to raise consumer awareness and prevent potential health risks.

June 13, 2024
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