Smith Packing, LLC Recalls Sausage and Sliced Meat and Poultry Products Due to Sodium Nitrite Levels in Excess of Regulatory Limit | Food Recalls & Alerts
Multiple people complained but no illnesses have been reported yet. 16 products ranging from ready-to-eat sausages, sliced meats, and poultry products are affected. Items are marked with establishment number “EST. 4578” or “P-4578”. Products were sold in 1 state.
Who's At Risk?
Anyone who consumes the products
Symptoms
High levels of sodium nitrite exposure can cause methemoglobinemia, leading to decreased oxygen in the blood, symptoms like headache, dizziness, nausea, abdominal cramps, and in severe cases, cyanosis and unconsciousness.
