Class 1 Recall: a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

WHAT PRODUCT:
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein ( HVP):  Used as a Flavor enhancer in multiple products nationwide.  These are some of the categories of items that may contain HVP:

Bouillon Products
Dip and Dip Mix Products
Dressing and Dressing Mix Products
Gravy Mix Products
Pre-Packaged Meal Products
Prepared Salad Products
Snack and Snack Mix Products
Soup Mix Products
Stuffing Products

Click here to see the most current  list of items and lot numbers as it is being updated continually:

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is actively investigating findings of Salmonella Tennessee in hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) manufactured by Basic Food Flavors, Inc., in Las Vegas, NV. HVP is a flavor enhancer used in a wide variety of processed food products, such as soups, sauces, chilis, stews, hot dogs, gravies, seasoned snack foods, dips, and dressings. It is often blended with other spices to make seasonings that are used in or on foods.

WHY:
An ingredient used in the seasoning (HVP) has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Place product in a sealed container or trash bag for transport to a public landfill.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Use this web site to access detailed info: www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm