This is Sal. Sal Monella.
The FDA has ordered a widespread recall of some processed foods. The reason? An additive called hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) that has been linked to salmonella bacteria. HVP is a “flavor enhancer” (for those of you loving McNuggets, its stuff like this that makes you luv ‘em). HVP is added to…..well……thousands of foods, from chili to dressings to snack foods.
The recall is specific to HVP from one plant, Basic Food Flavors Inc. in Las Vegas, and the scale of the recall is unknown as of now. The FDA investigated the plant after one complaint of salmonella contamination from one of the plant’s clients.
Though many products containing HVP contain a “kill step” in manufacturing that is designed to eliminate salmonella, the FDA still wants to remove products from the market that might be eaten without the processing or cooking that would kill the bacteria.
Ummmmm……..have a nice weekend.
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