Smith Packing, LLC Recalls Sausage and Sliced Meat and Poultry Products Due to Sodium Nitrite Levels in Excess of Regulatory Limit
Smith Packing recalls 18,792 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage and sliced meat/poultry due to sodium nitrite levels exceeding regulatory limits. Consumers urged not to consume or use these products.
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sodium nitrite levels that exceed the regulatory limit
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What happened, in plain English
Smith Packing is recalling approximately 18,792 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage and sliced meat/poultry products because they contain sodium nitrite levels that exceed the regulatory limit. This could pose a health risk if consumed, though no confirmed injuries have been reported. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274897-smith-packing-recalls-sausage-and-meat-products-for-high-sodium.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274897-smith-packing-recalls-sausage-and-meat-products-for-high-sodium · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #013-2025
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“Smith Packing Recalls Sausage and Meat Products for High Sodium Nitrite Levels.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274897-smith-packing-recalls-sausage-and-meat-products-for-high-sodium. Based on USDA FSIS recall #013-2025 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/smith-packing-llc-recalls-sausage-and-sliced-meat-and-poultry-products-due-sodium).
Why it’s dangerous
Sodium nitrite levels in excess of regulatory limits can cause health issues if consumed. The problem was discovered after consumer complaints about off-taste and off-color in the products.
Who’s affected
Consumers and institutions who purchased these products between February 19, 2025, and April 24, 2025, in New York. People who have these products in their refrigerators or freezers are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for products with establishment number 'EST. 4578' or 'P-4578' inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to New York institutions and retail locations between February 19, 2025, and April 24, 2025.
- Brand
Smith Packing- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
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Discard or return the recalled products to the place of purchase immediately.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers and institutions who have purchased these products are urged not to consume or use them.
Questions people ask
Are there any confirmed injuries from this recall?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
How can I check if my product is recalled?
Look for products with establishment number 'EST. 4578' or 'P-4578' inside the USDA mark of inspection, which were shipped to New York between February 19, 2025, and April 24, 2025.
Where can I get more information about this recall?
Contact Joe Schaeffer, Director of Marketing, Palmer Foods at jschaeffer@palmerfoods.com or call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854).
Contact Smith Packing
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smith Packing to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 013-2025 — Smith Packing Smith Packing Hello, I own a Smith Packing that is covered by recall 013-2025 from Smith Packing. The official recall notice states: Consumers and institutions who have purchased these products are urged not to consume or use them. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #013-2025 (April 29, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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