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Medium RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Zweigle's Olive Loaf Recalled for Excessive Sodium Nitrite Levels

Agency Publication Date: September 20, 2018
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Summary

Zweigle's Inc. is recalling approximately 6,082 pounds of ready-to-eat Olive Loaf pork products because they contain sodium nitrite levels that exceed regulatory limits. The recall affects 9-pound boxes containing two half-loaves of Oven Baked Olive Loaf with specific Use By dates between August and October 2018. No illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported to date, but consumers are urged not to eat the product and should instead return it for a refund or throw it away.

Risk

The product contains excessive amounts of sodium nitrite, a restricted ingredient that can be harmful if consumed in high concentrations. While no injuries have been reported, consuming meat with high nitrite levels can pose health risks.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your refrigerator or freezer for 9-lb. boxes of 'Olive LOAF Oven Baked' featuring case code 070534075225 and 'Use By' dates of 8/22/18, 9/12/18, 9/19/18, 10/4/18, or 10/17/18.
  2. Verify that the package has the establishment number 'EST. 5333' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. If you are concerned about a potential injury or illness related to this product, contact your healthcare provider.
  5. For questions about the recall, contact Derek Annechino at Zweigle's Inc. at 585-546-1740, Ext 36.
  6. Call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

πŸ’°Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
πŸ—‘οΈOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Zweigle's Olive LOAF Oven Baked (9-lb. boxes)
Variants: Two-half loaves
Lot Numbers:
Case code 070534075225 (Use By 8/22/18)
Case code 070534075225 (Use By 9/12/18)
Case code 070534075225 (Use By 9/19/18)
Case code 070534075225 (Use By 10/4/18)
Case code 070534075225 (Use By 10/17/18)
Establishment #: EST. 5333
Date Ranges: Produced from June 29, 2018 through Aug. 27, 2018

Shipped to retail locations in western New York as intact loaves for slicing.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 082-2018
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Zweigle's Inc.
Sold By: Retail locations in western New York
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 735 pounds
Distributed To: New York
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 Β· Raw API Response