A New York meat processor has pulled nearly 19,000 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products from store shelves after finding they contain potentially harmful levels of a common preservative. Smith Packing, LLC of Utica, NY issued a Class I recall on April 29 for sausage and sliced meat products made between February 19 and April 24, 2025. The recall comes after customers reported problems with the taste and color of certain items. The company found these products contain sodium nitrite above the legal limit set by food safety regulators. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) considers this a high-risk … Continue reading In New York, Nearly 19,000 Pounds of Meat Recalled for Excess Additive