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Medium RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

B & R Meat Processing, Inc. Recalls Products Due to Nitrite Levels in Excess of Regulatory Limit

Agency Publication Date: April 15, 2015
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Summary

B & R Meat Processing, Inc. is recalling approximately 569 pounds of cured pork products, including ham, bacon, and jowls, because they contain levels of nitrites that exceed federal safety limits. These products were sold at various retail outlets throughout Arkansas and were produced between July and October 2014. Consumers who have purchased these items should not eat them and should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The products contain excessive levels of nitrites used during the curing process, which can be harmful if consumed in high quantities. While no illnesses have been reported, consuming excessive nitrites can cause adverse health reactions.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your refrigerator or freezer for 1-2 lb packages of cured ham, 1-15 lb packages of cured bacon, or 1 lb packages of cured jowls from B & R Meat Processing.
  2. Verify the establishment number 'Est. 46910' inside the USDA mark of inspection on the product label.
  3. Identify affected products by the production date ranges: ham and jowls (7/1/14 to 7/25/14) and bacon (7/1/14 to 10/7/14).
  4. Do not consume the recalled meat; return it to the retail outlet where it was purchased for a full refund.
  5. Contact Scott Ridenoure at B & R Meat Processing at (479) 634-2211 if you have any questions regarding the recall.
  6. If you believe you have experienced an adverse reaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately.
  7. For additional food safety questions, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Full refund for returned products.

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

Affected Products

Product: B & R Meat Processing Cured Ham (1-2 lb cryovac packages)
Item Code:
Est. 46910
Date Ranges: Production dates 7/1/14 to 7/25/14
Product: B & R Meat Processing Cured Bacon (1-15 lb cryovac packages)
Item Code:
Est. 46910
Date Ranges: Production dates 7/1/14 to 10/7/14
Product: B & R Meat Processing Cured Jowls (1 lb cryovac packages)
Item Code:
Est. 46910
Date Ranges: Production dates 7/1/14 to 7/25/14

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 062-2015
Status: Active
Manufacturer: B & R Meat Processing
Sold By: retail outlets in Arkansas
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 0 pounds
Distributed To: Arkansas
Classification: Class II

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response