Smith Packing, LLC Recalls Sausage and Sliced Meat and Poultry Prod…
Recalled by Smith Packing, LLC
Meat & poultry recall
Smith Packing, LLC
Class I — most serious
There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
Smith Packing, LLC has recalled Smith Packing, LLC Recalls Sausage and Sliced Meat and Poultry Prod…, according to data published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS). The recall was reported on April 29, 2025 and was initiated on April 29, 2025. It is classified as a Class I recall, which means there is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
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 Smith Packing, LLC Recalls Sausage and Sliced Meat and Poultry Prod…, with approximately 7,952 lbs recovered affected. The company behind the recall is Smith Packing, LLC, based in New York. The USDA describes the product as: “Smith Packing, LLC Recalls Sausage and Sliced Meat and Poultry Products Due to Sodium Nitrite Levels in Excess of Regulatory Limit”
Why was Smith Packing, LLC Recalls Sausage and Sliced Meat and Poultry Prod… recalled?
According to the USDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Processing Defect. WASHINGTON, April 29, 2025 – Smith Packing, LLC, a Utica, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 18,792 pounds of various ready-to-eat sausage and sliced meat and poultry products due to sodium nitrite levels that exceed the regulatory limit, the U.S. Department of Agricu….”
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought Smith Packing, LLC Recalls Sausage and Sliced Meat and Poultry Prod…, 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 Smith Packing, LLC or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in New York. 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.
Full recall details
- Status
- Completed
- Date reported
- April 29, 2025
- Recall started
- April 29, 2025
- Distributed in
- New York
Processing Defect. WASHINGTON, April 29, 2025 – Smith Packing, LLC, a Utica, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 18,792 pounds of various ready-to-eat sausage and sliced meat and poultry products due to sodium nitrite levels that exceed the regulatory limit, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.Show full text ▾
Processing Defect. WASHINGTON, April 29, 2025 – Smith Packing, LLC, a Utica, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 18,792 pounds of various ready-to-eat sausage and sliced meat and poultry products due to sodium nitrite levels that exceed the regulatory limit, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ready-to-eat sausage and sliced meat and poultry items were produced on various dates between February 19, 2025, and April 24, 2025. The following products subject to recall can be found by clicking on the following links [ view products & labels ]. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 4578” or “P-4578” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to institutional and retail locations in New York. The problem was discovered after the firm notified FSIS that it had received consumer complaints of products that were off-taste and off-color. 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 products may be in institutional and consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers and institutions who have purchased these products are urged not to consume or use them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution lists will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls . Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Joe Schaeffer, Director of Marketing, Palmer Foods at jschaeffer@palmerfoods.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 Smith Packing, LLC Recalls Sausage and Sliced Meat and Poultry Prod… recalled?+
According to the USDA: Processing Defect.
How serious is this recall?+
Class I — most serious. There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
What should I do if I have Smith Packing, LLC Recalls Sausage and Sliced Meat and Poultry Prod…?+
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-013-2025. Information last synced from the FDA on July 5, 2026.