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

The agency said additional consideration is needed in light of feedback received during the public comment period.

Salmonella causes 1.35 million infections a year, most through food, and about 420 deaths, according to the CDC.

Washington has tens of thousands of farms producing billions of dollars worth of meat, produce and dairy products.

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