• Packages purchased by weight at the retail counter containing “FA…
Recalled by Farmstead Butcher Block LLC
Meat & poultry recall
Farmstead Butcher Block LLC
Public Health Alert
The USDA issued a public health alert to warn consumers about this product. This is used when a recall was not requested or is not possible — for example, when the product is no longer being sold — but people may still have it at home.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) has issued a public health alert for • Packages purchased by weight at the retail counter containing “FA… from Farmstead Butcher Block LLC. The alert was issued on June 12, 2024. The USDA issued a public health alert to warn consumers about this product. This is used when a recall was not requested or is not possible — for example, when the product is no longer being sold — but people may still have it at home.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the USDA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers • Packages purchased by weight at the retail counter containing “FA…. The company behind the recall is Farmstead Butcher Block LLC, based in Tennessee. The USDA describes the product as: “• Packages purchased by weight at the retail counter containing “FARMSTEAD LOCAL HOUSE SMOKED BACON,” bearing sell by dates MAY.2.24 through JUN.27.24.”
Why was • Packages purchased by weight at the retail counter containing “FA… recalled?
According to the USDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Unfit for Human Consumption. WASHINGTON, June 12, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for not-ready-to-eat pork and beef bacon products due to levels of sodium nitrite that exceed the regulatory limit. FSIS is issuin….”
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought • Packages purchased by weight at the retail counter containing “FA…, compare it against the product description and identifying codes before using it.
The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official USDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact Farmstead Butcher Block LLC or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in Tennessee. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public USDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the USDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Who this recall affects
This recall matters to anyone who bought • Packages purchased by weight at the retail counter containing “FA…. Even if you feel fine, it's worth checking what you have on hand rather than assuming you were missed.
Distribution listed in the notice: Tennessee.
How to check whether you have it
USDA-inspected meat and poultry carry an establishment number inside the round USDA mark of inspection, usually on the front of the package or on the sealed edge. Lot codes and pack dates are typically printed near that mark.
Compare what you find against the product details listed above. If the codes don't match, your item isn't part of this recall.
What to do if you already bought it
Do not eat the product, even if it looks and smells normal — contamination is usually invisible.
Return it to the store for a refund, or throw it away in a sealed bag so pets and wildlife can't reach it.
If it touched other food or surfaces, wash those surfaces and your hands with hot soapy water. When in doubt, contact Farmstead Butcher Block LLC or your local health department.
Full recall details
- Date reported
- June 12, 2024
- Recall started
- June 12, 2024
- Distributed in
- Tennessee
Unfit for Human Consumption. WASHINGTON, June 12, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for not-ready-to-eat pork and beef bacon products due to levels of sodium nitrite that exceed the regulatory limit. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that this product should not be consumed.Show full text ▾
Unfit for Human Consumption. WASHINGTON, June 12, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for not-ready-to-eat pork and beef bacon products due to levels of sodium nitrite that exceed the regulatory limit. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that this product should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the affected product is no longer available for purchase. The dry cured pork and beef bacon items were produced between April 12, 2024, and May 31, 2024. The following products are subject to the public health alert [ view labels ]: Packages purchased by weight at the retail counter containing “FARMSTEAD LOCAL HOUSE SMOKED BACON,” bearing sell by dates MAY.2.24 through JUN.27.24. Packages purchased by weight at the retail counter containing “FARMSTEAD BUTCHER BLOCK BUCK BOARD BACON,” bearing sell by dates MAY.2.24 through JUN.27.24. Packages purchased by weight at the retail counter containing “FARMSTEAD BUTCHER BLOCK PORK JOWL WHOLE HOUSE SMOKED,” bearing sell by dates MAY.2.24 through JUN.27.24. Packages purchased by weight at the retail counter containing “FARMSTEAD BUTCHER BLOCK HOUSE SMOKED BEEF BACON,” bearing sell by dates MAY.2.24 through JUN.27.24. Approximately 1 pound packages containing “Clark Farms Smoked Pork Jowl Bacon,” bearing lot code H130RH. Approximately 1 pound packages containing “Clark Farms Smoked Pork Bacon,” bearing lot code H130RH. Approximately 1 pound packages containing “Clark Farms Smoked Pork Shoulder Bacon,” bearing lot code H130RH. Approximately 1 pound packages containing “Farmstead Butcher Block Smoked Pork Jowl Bacon,” bearing lot code H81AB. Approximately 1 pound packages containing “Farmstead Butcher Block Smoked Pork Bacon,” bearing lot code H81AB. Approximately 1 pound packages containing “Southwinds Cattle Company Smoked Beef Belly Bacon,” bearing lot code B237AB. Some of products subject to the public health alert bear establishment number “EST. 47852” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to farmers markets and farm stores in Kentucky and Tennessee as well as direct-to-consumer sales. The other items sold by various weight were purchased from the retail counter at Farmstead Butcher Block. Other products were produced under a custom exemption and do not bear the USDA mark of inspection. The problem was discovered by FSIS while performing routine inspection activities. FSIS discovered that the establishment’s formulation of sodium nitrite, a restricted ingredient, exceeded the regulatory limit. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Consumers and members of the media with questions about the public health alert can contact Farmstead Butcher Block at 270-200-4224 or office@mmmbutcherblock.com . Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov . For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/ .What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was • Packages purchased by weight at the retail counter containing “FA… recalled?+
According to the USDA: Unfit for Human Consumption.
How serious is this recall?+
Public Health Alert. The USDA issued a public health alert to warn consumers about this product. This is used when a recall was not requested or is not possible — for example, when the product is no longer being sold — but people may still have it at home.
What should I do if I have • Packages purchased by weight at the retail counter containing “FA…?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) data for this recall.
Recall number: USDA-PHA-06122024-01. Information last synced from the USDA on July 31, 2026.