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High-purity sodium nitrite is gaining popularity, particularly in pharmaceutical and specialty chemical applications, due to its compliance with stringent quality standards.

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A family in China suffered from sodium nitrite poisoning after consuming a dish which accidentally contained the chemical compound back in 2013.

The high sodium nitrite levels were detected “after the firm notified FSIS that it had received consumer complaints of products that were off-taste and off-color,” the government agency said.

A company has recalled nearly 19,000 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products after consumers complained of taste and color — with the recall was due to 'sodium nitrite levels that ...

Nearly 19,000 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage and sliced meat and poultry products have been recalled after high levels of sodium nitrite were detected.

Nearly 19,000 pounds of sausage, sliced meat and poultry products have been recalled due to sodium nitrite levels that exceed regulatory limits.

Smith Packing, LLC—based in Utica, New York—issued a recall due to "sodium nitrite levels that exceed the regulatory limit," according to a April 29 press release.

A New York company has recalled nearly 19,000 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage and sliced meat and poultry products after sodium nitrite levels exceeded the regulatory limit.