FDA Recalls Salmonella Contaminated Veggie Dips, Soups and Dressings

Car companies aren’t the only manufacturers who have recently recalled products due to safety issues.

Thursday the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall on processed food products containing Salmonella-contaminated hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP). The only known affected HVP was manufactured at the Basics Food Flavor, Inc. plant in Las Vegas.

Food Safety Widget. Flash Player 9 is required.

HVP is a “flavor enhancing” liquid that is made by boiling soy, corn or wheat in hydrolic acid. This process breaks down the vegetables’ proteins. Used most commonly in soups, sauces, and dressings, some would be surprised to learn that HVP contains glutamic acid – more commonly known as MSG.

The recall affects all foods containing HVP from the Basics Food Flavor, Inc. since September 2009. You can view a list of affected foods at the FDA website.  The investigation into the contaminated foods is still underway, so be sure to check the FDA website often or sign up for their food recall email alerts.

To educate others on recent FDA food recalls, add this widget to your blog or website.

You might also like: 15 Wedding Diet Mistakes Brides Should Avoid