A public health alert was issued for meat products sold in two states over concerns about high levels of sodium nitrite, a preservative used in meat that has been linked to some health concerns.The Food Safety and Inspection Service issued an alert on Wednesday regarding dry-cured pork and beef bacon products sold by Farmstead Butcher Block. The alert warned of 'levels of sodium nitrite that exceed the regulatory limit.
The following products are affected by the warning.
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