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United States Food and Drug Administration
                            Missouri Department of Health
                                                                        and Senior Services
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services News Release
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Recall Alert
Date:         March 9, 2010
Subject:    HVP (Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein) Recall
Basic Food Flavors of Las Vegas, Nevada has recalled all of the hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) it has produced in powder and paste form it has produced since September 17, 2009, due to potential contamination with salmonella.
HVP goes into many other products such as dips, dressings, sauces, gravies, chili, soups, seasonings, hot dogs, seasoned snack foods, and seasoning mixes to enhance flavor and texture of processed foods. For some processed foods that contain HVP, they also receive a thorough cook, and thus an adequate “kill step” for salmonella. For some foods such as dip mixes containing HVP, or seasoned snack foods containing HVP, there is no kill step, and thus a potential for consumers being exposed to salmonella in the food. Various companies have begun issuing recalls because their products contain HVP produced by Basic Food Flavors, Inc. FDA is also recommending recalls of certain products containing HVP that might be eaten by consumers without any processing or cooking steps to address the potential risk. There is the potential for this to continue for an extended time due to the vast number of products containing HVP. There is a searchable database of recalled products on FDA’s website at www.fda.gov which will be updated as new products are added to the recall. We suggest that agencies review the list of products a couple of times a week and to be aware of the potential for illness related to consumption of products with HVP produced by Basic Food Flavors, Inc. At this time there are no reported illnesses associated with this contamination.
If the situation changes dramatically, and we are aware of illnesses associated with products containing contaminated HVP and distributed in Missouri, we will issue a recall about these specific products and the most complete distribution information that we receive.
Posted 3/12/10

Ventura Foods, LLC Voluntarily Recalls Seven Varieties of Its Dean's® Dip Products As A Precautionary Measure

March 05, 2010 - Brea, Calif - Ventura Foods, LLC is voluntarily recalling several of its Dean's Dip products, with specific production dates, becasue a flavor enhancer may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria.
The flavor enhancer is made by an ingredient supplier, Basic Food Flavors, Inc., in Las Vegas. This is the same ingredient linked to the Food & Drug Administration's recall announcement Thursday (Mar 11).
"There have been absolutely no reports of illness associated with any Dean's Dip products, and we intend to keep it that way," said Chris Furman, President & CEO of Ventura Foods. "We decided to issue our own recall purely as a precautionary measure because consumer safety is our NO. 1 priority."
Ventura Foods is advising consumers not to eat any of the recalled Dean's Dip products. Consumers should dispose of or return the recalled products to the stre where they b ought them for a full refund. Consumers can call 800-339-1957 for more information about the recall, or visit www.fda.gov or www.deansdip.com.
Additional Contact Information: Consumer Contact:
                                                                                    Dean’s Dip,
                                                                                    Tel: 800-339-1957
                                                                                     www.deansdip.com1
Dean's Dip is a registered mark used by Ventura Foods and licensed from Dean Intellectual Property Services, a subsidiary of Dean Foods Company. This recall only affects Dean's Dip products which are manuractured by Ventura Foods. It does not affect any Dean Foods products, including dairy products carrying the Dean's bran.
The voluntary recall involves a flavor enhancer called hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP), which is used to make Dean's Creamy Taco Dip. The other six Dean's Dip products were manufactured on the same equipment, at about the same time, so they're being recalled as well. There is no evidence of salmonella in any Dean's Dip product or in any other Ventura Foods products.
Ventura Foods is working closely with the FDA, as well as with state and local authorities and retailers, to administer the recall.
Dean’s 8 oz. Creamy Taco Dip (UPC 026700-12910-0)
Sell By Dates: MAR 27 10 1545 17-536, APR 29 10 0120 17-536, JUN 02 10 1849 17-536
Dean’s 16 oz. Green Onion Dip (UPC 026700-12919-3)
Sell By Date: APR 30 10 1141 17-536
Dean’s 16 oz. Ranch Dip (UPC 026700-12916-2)
Sell By Dates: MAR 27 10 2020 17-536, MAR 28 10 0600 17-536
Dean’s 12 oz. Guacamole Dip (UPC 026700-12912-4)
Sell By Dates: MAR 28 10 0255 17-536, MAR 29 10 0608 17-536
Dean’s 18 oz. Guacamole Dip (UPC 026700-32600-4)
Sell By Dates: MAR 29 10 2131 17-536, MAR 30 10 1014 17-536
Dean’s 12 oz. Zesty Guacamole Dip (UPC 026700-12913-1
Sell By Dates: MAR 29 10 0113 17-536, MAR 30 10 0600 17-536
Dean’s 18 oz. Zesty Guacamole Dip (UPC 026700-32601-1)
Sell By Date: MAR 29 10 2330 17-536
Dean’s 8 oz. French Onion Dip (UPC 026700-12903-2)
Sell By Dates: APR 29 10 0335 17-536, APR 30 10 0602 17-536
Dean’s 16 oz. French Onion Dip (026700-12915-5)Sell By Dates: MAR 28 10 0647 17-536, APR 30 10 1254 17-536, MAY 01 10 0600 17-536, MAY 02 10 0600 17-536, JUN 02 10 2218 17-536, JUN 03 10 0607 17-536
Dean’s 8 oz. French Onion w/Bacon Dip (UPC 026700-12908-7)
Sell By Dates: MAR 27 10 1701 17-536, APR 29 10 0220 17-536
Dean’s 16 oz. French Onion w/Bacon Dip (UPC 026700-12917-9)
Sell By Dates: MAR 27 10 1826 17-536, JUN 02 10 2010 17-536
Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Health persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses, such as arterial infections (i.e. infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.                                                                                                                             Posted 3/12/10
Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar Voluntarily Recalled Due to Possible Health Risk
March 10, 2010 - PLANO, TX – Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar is being voluntary recalled after Basic Food Flavors, Inc. of Las Vegas, Nevada initiated a recall of their hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) due to potential Salmonella contamination. HVP is a very minor ingredient in the seasoning for this product. Although every seasoning lot tested negative for Salmonella, and there are no reports of Salmonella–related illness related to this product, the product is voluntarily being recalled out of an abundance of caution.
Impacted Product
Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar
Package sizes: 8 oz and 1.75 oz
Sell-by date: June 15, 2010 (only this date)
This is the onlyQuaker-branded product impacted by the recall. The date is located on the front of each package. These products have been distributed nationwide to retail stores, foodservice and vending machines in the United States.
Consumers with any product of the date and package size noted above should return it to the place of purchase for a replacement or a refund. Consumers with any additional questions can contact Consumer Affairs at 1-800-352-4477, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Health persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses, such as arterial infections (i.e. infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.                                                                                                                             Posted 3/12/10

Olde Westport Spice Announces a Voluntary Recall of Garden Harvest Special Blend Seasoning
March 9, 2010 - Olathe, Kan – Olde Westport Spice announced that it is voluntarily recalling 5- and 10-oz. jars and 20-oz. bags of Garden Harvest Special Blend Seasoning because an ingredient used in the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria.

The Special Blend Seasoning was sold online at www.oldwestportspice.com1, at food and craft shows in Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas and Colorado and at limited specialty gift shops located in Kansas and Missouri.
Impacted Product
The Olde Westport Special Blend does not have any codes on the packaging to identify the product affected by the recall. Therefore, if Garden Harvest Special Blend Seasoning was purchased from November 1, 2009 thru February 28, 2010, it is to be recalled.

There have been no reports of illnesses associated with the identified products and no other Olde Westport products are affected by this recall.

Olde Westport Spice was notified by its supplier, Basic Food Flavors, Inc., of the recall of an ingredient used in this product due to potential Salmonella contamination. Because the safety of consumers is a top priority, Olde Westport Spice has voluntarily recalled its Special Blend. Olde Westport Spice is working closely with Food and Drug Administration to conduct this voluntary recall.

Consumers who have purchased the Garden Harvest Special Blend Seasoning are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Ann Myers at 913-915-0936 or at annmyers@oldewestportspice.com.
Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
                                                                                                                                  Posted 3/12/10
Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen Press Release
March 9, 2010 - ALAMEDA, CA – Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen, Inc. of Albert Lea, MN has been notified by a supplier that a certain product it supplies to Mrs. Gerry’s contains hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) that may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy people may experience fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (which may be bloody) and abdominal pain. In rare cases the organism can get into the bloodstream and cause more severe complications including endocarditis, arthritis and arterial infections such as infected aneurysms. For more information, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at www.cdc.gov1. As a precautionary measure, Mrs. Gerry’s is voluntarily recalling a limited number of products. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this product.
Mrs. Gerry’s is recalling the following item sold to retailers and distributors in these states: MN, IA, SD, ND, NE, KS, CO, WI, MI, IL, MO. UPC Description Size / Packaging Use by Date 017839 784445 Crab Creole Spread 6/7oz plastic container 4/20/10 This product should not be eaten. Customers may return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Mrs. Gerry’s is notifying the FDA of this voluntary recall.
Consumers with questions may contact Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen, Inc.’s Customer Service Department between the hours of 7:30am – 4pm CST Monday through Friday at 1-800-642-9662 or see the FDA website at http://www.fda.gov2.
Posted 3/12/10
GNS Foods Voluntarily Recalls Snack Mixes Containing Honey Mustard/Onion Pretzels from National Pretzel Co. associated with Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP) recalled by Basic Food Flavors, Inc. because of the potential Salmonella contamination.
March 8, 2010 - Arlington, TX - GNS Foods, Inc. is announcing a voluntary recall of mixes containing certain pretzels. The products contain the ingredient Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP) being recalled by Basic Food Flavors because of the potential to contain salmonella. The manufacturer of these pretzels, National Pretzel Co. of San Francisco, CA, used this flavoring, and is voluntarily recalling its related pretzel products. GNS is voluntarily recalling snack mixes which include these pretzels.
To date, no complaints or illnesses have been reported associated with the products listed below.The items below were sold after January 26th, 2010 in six states through retail stores located in LA, MO, NM, OK, TX, WV.
This voluntary recall involves the following items:
12oz Bags of Honey Mustard Pretzels under the Great Nut Supply brand with a UPC code 726093 77132 and a Lot/Code of 61150/0280.
10oz Plastic Jars of Honey Mustard Pretzels under the brand Spec’s Wines & Fine Foods with a UPC code 000008 98072 and a Lot/Code of 61181/0330 or 210462/0320.
1 lb Bags of Bar Mix under the Great Nut Supply brand with a UPC code 726093 77111 and a Lot/Code of 61147/0260.
26oz Plastic Jars of Bar Mix under the brand Spec’s Wines & Fine Foods with a UPC code 000008 03247 and a Lot/Code of 61190/0330 or 210462/0320.
12oz Plastic Tubs of Bar Mix under the brand Rouses Louisiana’s Best with a UPC code 015418 00319 and a Lot/Code of 60998/0120.
10oz Plastic Jars of Honey Cheddar Mix under the brand Spec’s Wines & Fine Foods with a UPC code 000008 98049 and a Lot/Code of 61183/0330 or 210462/0320.
Consumers who recently have purchased the items listed below should not consume these products and should return them to the store of purchase for a full refund or replacement. Consumers or customers who have questions about the above recall may contact GNS Foods toll-free at 800-882-6887 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm CST Monday through Friday. Additional information is available at www.gnsfoods.com Contact: GNS Foods, Inc. (817)795-4671
Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and/or abdominal pain. For more information, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website at www.cdc.gov.
Posted 3/12/10
Herr Foods Inc. Recalls 'Herr's Cracked Pepper and Sea Salt Flavored' Kettle Style Potato Chips Because of Possible Health Risk
March 8, 2010 - As a precautionary measure and concern for our consumer safety, Herr Foods Inc of Nottingham, PA is voluntarily recalling 'Herr's Cracked Pepper and Sea Salt Flavored' Kettle Style Potato Chips. The product is being recalled because it contains HVP (hydrolyzed vegetable protein) manufactured, distributed and recalled by Basic Food Flavors, Inc., Las Vegas, NV. The ingredient from Basic Food Flavors has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
Herr's has a strong commitment to consumer safety and the highest quality standards. Salmonella has not been found in any Herr's products and there are no known illnesses reported.
'Herr's Cracked Pepper and Sea Salt Flavored' Kettle Style Potato Chips were distributed nationwide through retail stores, distributors, and internet sales. These products were sold as individual bags. No other 'Herr's" products are involved with this recall. Only the following products are being recalled: 'Herr's Cracked Pepper and Sea Salt Flavored' Kettle Style Potato Chips With code dates FEB 27, 2010 up to an including May 15, 2010 Bag Net Weight 8.5 oz. UPC 072600011519 'Herr's Cracked Pepper and Sea Salt Flavored' Kettle Style Potato Chips With code dates FEB 27, 2010 up to an including June 12, 2010 Bag Net Weight 1.875 oz. UPC 072600014909
Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them and should return them to the retailer where they were purchased for a full refund. Herr Foods and other retailers are removing recalled product from the retailers' shelves. As a result, consumers can be assured that all other Herr's products that remain on-shelf are safe and not subject to this recall.
Consumers with questions may call 1-800-523-5030. Live assistance is available 9am- 5pm EST. Company Contact: Phil Bernas Sr. VP of Manufacturing 610-932-6455 Herr's will continue to monitor all related findings and act quickly to preserve the trust consumers place in our products.                                                                                                    Posted 3/12/10
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