OTTOS Bologna Products Recalled for Missing Sodium Nitrite Label
USDA recalls 656 pounds of pork and beef bologna products due to missing sodium nitrite and sodium erythorbate labels on finished product.
Lower-risk recall
misbranding
What happened, in plain English
OTTOS Old-Fashioned Quality Ring Bologna products were recalled because the labels did not list sodium nitrite and sodium erythorbate, which are required ingredients. This misbranding means consumers may have purchased products that don't meet labeling requirements. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275858-ottos-bologna-products-recalled-for-missing-sodium-nitrite-label.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275858-ottos-bologna-products-recalled-for-missing-sodium-nitrite-label · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #067-2018
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“OTTOS Bologna Products Recalled for Missing Sodium Nitrite Label.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275858-ottos-bologna-products-recalled-for-missing-sodium-nitrite-label. Based on USDA FSIS recall #067-2018 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/recall-notification-report-067-2018-pork-and-beef-bologna-products).
Why it’s dangerous
The products were misbranded because they did not list sodium nitrite and sodium erythorbate on their labels, which are required ingredients. This mislabeling violates food safety regulations but does not pose a health risk to consumers.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased the specific 14-oz. vacuum-sealed OTTOS bologna products with lot code 18131 and sell-by date 08/09/2018 are affected. Those who bought these products from retail locations in Wisconsin are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 14-oz. vacuum-sealed packages with lot code 18131 and sell-by date 08/09/2018. The products bear establishment number EST. 33989 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
- Brand
OTTOS- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Check Product Labels
Look for lot code 18131 and sell-by date 08/09/2018 on the packaging.
Return to Retailer
If you have the recalled products, you can return them to the place of purchase.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Wisconsin.
USDA FSIS distribution: “Wisconsin”
States: Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2018.
- FSIS closed the recall
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Are there any health risks from eating these products?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported from consuming these products.
How can I find out if my product is recalled?
Check for lot code 18131 and sell-by date 08/09/2018 on the packaging, or contact StoneRidge Wholesale Division LLC at 920-787-5444.
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Where this comes from
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 #067-2018 (August 6, 2018)
- 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official USDA FSIS recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.