Zweigle's Inc. Recalls Olive Loaf Pork Products due to Sodium Nitrite Levels in Excess of Regulatory Limit
USDA FSIS recalls 6,082 pounds of Zweigle's olive loaf pork products due to sodium nitrite levels exceeding regulatory limits. Consumers urged not to consume and dispose of items.
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What happened, in plain English
Zweigle's is recalling approximately 6,082 pounds of ready-to-eat olive loaf pork products because they contain sodium nitrite levels that exceed the regulatory limit. This could pose a health risk if consumed, so consumers should stop using these products immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275873-zweigle-s-olive-loaf-pork-products-recall-sodium-nitrite-levels.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275873-zweigle-s-olive-loaf-pork-products-recall-sodium-nitrite-levels · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #082-2018
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“Zweigle's Olive Loaf Pork Products Recall: Sodium Nitrite Levels Too High.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275873-zweigle-s-olive-loaf-pork-products-recall-sodium-nitrite-levels. Based on USDA FSIS recall #082-2018 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/zweigles-inc.-recalls-olive-loaf-pork-products-due-sodium-nitrite-levels-excess).
Why it’s dangerous
Sodium nitrite is a preservative that can be harmful in excess. The products contain levels of this chemical that exceed the regulatory limit, which could lead to health issues if consumed.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Zweigle's olive loaf pork products between June 29 and August 27, 2018, are affected. Those who have these products in their refrigerators or freezers are at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for products labeled 'Olive LOAF Oven Baked' with use-by dates from August 22, 2018 to October 17, 2018, and case code 070534075225. These items have USDA inspection number EST. 5333.
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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 who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Are there any reported injuries from this product?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported from consumption of these products.
How can I check if my product is recalled?
Check for use-by dates from August 22, 2018 to October 17, 2018, and case code 070534075225 on the product label.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Discard or return the product to the place of purchase immediately.
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Subject: Recall 082-2018 — Zweigle's Zweigle's Hello, I own a Zweigle's that is covered by recall 082-2018 from Zweigle's. The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume 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 #082-2018 (September 20, 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.
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