HVP Manufacturers Knew of Salmonella Contamination
March 10th, 2010 meg
According to inspectors at the FDA, managers at Basic Food Flavors of Las Vegas knew its plant was contaminated with salmonella.
However, the company continued to make a flavoring and sell it to foodmakers around the country, leading to a growing recall of processed foods.
The company makes hydrolyzed vegetable protein, or HVP, a flavor enhancer used in a wide variety of processed foods to give them a meaty or savory flavor.
More than 100 products have been recalled to date, ranging from dips to salad dressings to soup bouillon, with more expected over the next several weeks.
