Health Alert: Pork And Beef Bacon Products due to exceeded Sodium Nitrite

Alonzo, 42164 Kentucky, United States

FSIS has issued a public health alert for certain not-ready-to-eat pork and beef bacon products. The alert comes after it was discovered that the products contain levels of sodium nitrite that exceed the regulatory limit. The items were shipped to farmer's markets and farm stores in Kentucky and Tennessee, as well as sold directly to consumers.

The affected products, produced by Farmstead Butcher Block LLC between April 12 and May 31, 2024, are no longer available for purchase, hence a recall was not requested.

The products subject to the alert include:
- Packages purchased by weight at the retail counter containing “FARMSTEAD LOCAL HOUSE SMOKED BACON,” bearing sell by dates MAY.2.24 through JUN.27.24.
- Packages purchased by weight at the retail counter containing “FARMSTEAD BUTCHER BLOCK BUCK BOARD BACON,” bearing sell by dates MAY.2.24 through JUN.27.24.
- Packages purchased by weight at the retail counter containing “FARMSTEAD BUTCHER BLOCK PORK JOWL WHOLE HOUSE SMOKED,” bearing sell by dates MAY.2.24 through JUN.27.24.
- Packages purchased by weight at the retail counter containing “FARMSTEAD BUTCHER BLOCK HOUSE SMOKED BEEF BACON,” bearing sell by dates MAY.2.24 through JUN.27.24.
- Approximately 1 pound packages containing “Clark Farms Smoked Pork Jowl Bacon,” bearing lot code H130RH.
- Approximately 1 pound packages containing “Clark Farms Smoked Pork Bacon,” bearing lot code H130RH.
- Approximately 1 pound packages containing “Clark Farms Smoked Pork Shoulder Bacon,” bearing lot code H130RH.
- Approximately 1 pound packages containing “Farmstead Butcher Block Smoked Pork Jowl Bacon,” bearing lot code H81AB.
- Approximately 1 pound packages containing “Farmstead Butcher Block Smoked Pork Bacon,” bearing lot code H81AB.
- Approximately 1 pound packages containing “Southwinds Cattle Company Smoked Beef Belly Bacon,” bearing lot code B237AB.

Some of the products bear the establishment number “EST. 47852” inside the USDA mark of inspection, while others were produced under a custom exemption and do not bear the mark.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and return them to the place of purchase.

If you or a loved one are harmed or experiencing any symptoms, it is important to report it. Reporting can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Source: www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-not-ready-eat-pork-and-beef-bacon-products-due