Washington meat producer recalls pork


ASSOCIATED PRESS: Kapowsin Meats has announced its recall of 520,000 pounds of pork over salmonella fears.

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ASSOCIATED PRESS: Kapowsin Meats has announced its recall of 520,000 pounds of pork over salmonella fears.

The Columbian reports that the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the recall after sampling at Kapowsin Meat’s facility. Salmonella was found in whole hogs for barbecue, associated pork produces and around the business. The company has voluntarily suspended work.

The pork was produced between April 18 and Aug. 26. The recalled products include boxed or bags whole hogs for barbecue, various pork offal products, pork blood and pork trim.

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