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VARIOUS FOODS CONTAINING HYDROLYSED VEGETABLE PROTEINS (HVP) RECALLED BY BASIC FOOD FLAVORS INC. MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the foods described below because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella.
These products contain hydrolysed vegetable protein manufactured by Basic Food Flavors, Inc. Las Vegas, Nevada. Basic Food Flavors initiated a recall of the hydrolysed vegetable protein due to Salmonella contamination.
This is an ongoing food safety investigation. As more products are identified, the CFIA will continue to update its list of recalled products.
The following foods, manufactured in the U.S., are affected by this alert:
Brand Product Size UPC Code
H.K. Anderson Pretzel Bites - Honey Mustard 9 oz. 0 70271 00130 3 May 14 10 I4
May 14 10 G5
President’s Choice Honey Mustard flavour
Pretzel Nuggets 340 g 0 60383 99222 4 2010 MA 14 I2
2010 MA 28 G3
2010 MA 28 I2
2010 JL 15 H7
These products have been distributed nationally.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a food borne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
The importers are voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1 800 442-2342 / TTY 1 800 465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).
For information on Salmonella, visit the Food Facts web page at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/concen/cause/salmonellae.shtml
Media enquiries:
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600
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National Pretzel Co. Announces Precautionary Recall of Honey Mustard Onion Seasoned Pretzels Because of Possible Health Risk
Company Contact:
Heather Sabharwal, Kratos Global
hsabharwal@kratosglobal.com
Tel: 202-577-3272
As a precautionary measure, National Pretzel Company of Lancaster, Pa. is voluntarily recalling all Honey Mustard Onion flavored pretzels produced since December, 2009 because an ingredient used in the seasoning has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The honey mustard onion seasoning contains Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP) which was recalled by Basic Foods Flavors, Inc. and 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.
NO illnesses have been reported to date.
NO other National Pretzel products are involved in the recall.
The recalled Honey Mustard Onion seasoned pretzels were distributed nationwide in retail stores and through repackers.
The products included in the recall are:
Name of Product
UPC Code
Lot Code Dates
(Use by dates)
HK Anderson Honey Mustard Pretzel Bites 3.5 oz
0-70271-00131-0
JUN 11 10 G6
JUN 11 10 I3
JUN 11 10 I5
JUL 01 10 G6
JUL 22 10 I3
HK Anderson Honey Mustard Pretzel Bites 9 oz
0-70271-00130-0
MAY 14 10 G5
MAY 14 2010 I4
MAY 14 10 I4
JUN 11 10 G4
JUL 01 10 I5
35139CP
HK Anderson Honey Mustard Pretzel Bites 18 oz
0-70271-00128-0
MAY 14 2010 H4
MAY 14 2010 I4
JUN 11 2010 G6
JUN 11 2010 H5
JUL 01 2010 G6
JUL 22 2010 G4
JUL 22 2010 I3
CVS Honey Mustard Pretzel Bites 18 oz
0-50428-12015-6
SEP 15 2010 G5
SEP 15 2010 G6
SEP 15 2010 G7
SEP 15 2010 H4
SEP 15 2010 H5
SEP15 2010 H6
SEP 15 2010 H7
SEP 15 2010 I4
SEP 15 2010 I5
SEP 15 2010 I6
President’s Choice Honey Mustard Onion Pretzel Bite- 300 gr.
0-60383-99222-4
2010 MA 14 I2
2010 MA 28 G3
2010 MA 28 I2
2010 JL 15 H7
Safeway Honey Mustard Onion Nugget 10 oz
0-21130-29039-0
MAY 11 10 I5
JUN 25 10 I3
JUL 01 10 I5
Sunflower Markets Honey Mustard Nugget
8-59393-00041-4
MAY 14 10 H4
BULK –Honey Mustard Onion Pretzel Pieces
n/a
MAR 21 10 I3
APR 11 10 H3
APR 11 10 H5
MAY 01 10 G6
MAY 22 10 G4
BULK- Honey Mustard Onion Pretzel Bites
n/a
05 FEB 2010 I
APR 11 10 I5
APR 25 10 I3
MAY 0110 I5
012710I
0127I3
BULK- Whole Grain Honey Mustard Nuggets
n/a
APR 11 10 G6
APR 11 10 H6
Consumers who have purchased any of the products listed above, with the corresponding date codes are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions about the recall may contact the company at 1-717-637-5931. |
