Pringles recalled due to salmonella threat

Pringles recall

In the US, you may want to think twice before you tuck into the crisp with the well known catch phrase, 'once you pop, you just can't stop', after it was announced a huge recall was in effect. Pringles is just one of a list of names which has been affected by the huge recall.

The makers of Pringles, Procter & Gamble Company, have announced, in response to a recommendation from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), that it is voluntarily recalling Pringles Restaurant Cravers Cheeseburger and Pringles Family Faves Taco Night as part of an industry ingredient recall to protect consumers from potential salmonella exposure. There have been no reports of salmonella-related illness in relation to these products.

In a statement, the FDA said, "Our investigators were able to identify this problem before any illnesses occurred," said FDA commissioner Dr. Margaret A. Hamburg. "While the investigation is continuing, the agency is supporting reasonable steps to continue to protect the public health."

P&G was notified by one of its suppliers that a seasoning used in these two products contains hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) manufactured by Basic Food Flavors, Inc., who has voluntarily recalled several lots of this ingredient because of potential salmonella exposure. As a result, the FDA has recommended that food manufacturers recall certain types of products containing HVP manufactured by Basic Food Flavors, and P&G is complying with this guidance.

These two products represent only one half of one percent of Pringles' US volume. None of the affected products have been shipped to retailers outside of the United States.

P&G have stated, "The safety of our products is P&G's top priority, and we follow rigorous food safety and ingredient testing standards. We are withdrawing these products out of an abundance of caution for consumer safety and in response to FDA's recommendation to the food industry."

Pringles is just one product in an ever-growing list of food recalls due to HVP manufactured by Basic Foods.

Pringles Recalled:

Pringles Restaurant Cravers Cheeseburger, Super Stack Canister: 181 grams, UPC code: 37000 26936, with best by dates of 02/2011, 04/2011

Pringles Family Faves Taco Night, Super Stack Canister: 181 grams, UPC code: 37000 26773, with best buy dates of 03/2011, 04/2011, 05/2011

To be kept up to date on the latest recalls, visit the Food Safety website.

Jodie Humphries

Jodie Humphries graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA Hons in Creative Writing in 2008. She has worked for GDS Publishing for the digital group since July 2009. She has previous experience with writing for the web, running her own website since April 2007.

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