The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Archives

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Pork Products Imported From Ecuador

December 3, 2024 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

The problem was discovered when FSIS was performing surveillance activities at a warehouse and found mortadella bologna products that did not have the USDA mark of inspection. …

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Not-Ready-To-Eat Pork and Beef Bacon Products Due to Sodium Nitrite Levels in Excess of Regulatory Limit

June 13, 2024 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

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. …