Thursday, March 18, 2010

Product Recalls on Items with Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP).


The FDA has announced that HVP manufactured by Basic Food Flavors has been recalled, which estimates that 10,000 products will also be affected by this recall. Hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) is a flavor enhancer commonly used in processed foods.

HVP is found in snack foods such as potato chips and pretzels. It's also used in dry mixes for chip dips, gravy, au jus and marinades. HVP is also used in frozen foods (such as taquitos and quesadillas) and in fresh foods such as potato salad and fresh dips found from local grocery stores.

The recall was issued due to possible salmonella contamination. Salmonella is one of the most common causes of food borne illness in the United States. This may cause fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

Products that may be affected due to the recall include:
El Pasado Shredded Beef Mini and Beef Taquitos & Grilled Chicken Quesadillas
Follow Your Heart Ready to Eat Meals
Great Nut Supply Honey Mustard Pretzels & Bar MixHK Anderson Honey Mustard Pretzel BitesTim's Cascade Hawaiian style snacksHerr's Sea Salt Flavored Kettle Style Potato ChipsNational Pretzel Company (various)Trader Joe's Organic Creamy Ranch Dressing & DipMcCormick Onion Gravy mix

Please check out the online article for more information on what products are included in the recall. http://specials.msn.com/A-List/HPV-Products-Recall.aspx?cp-documentid=23633953&imageindex=1

For more information please call 1-877 MESSALAW

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