NOTTINGHAM, Pa. – As a precautionary measure and concern for our consumer safety, Herr Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling 'Herr's Cracked Pepper and Sea Salt Flavored' Kettle Style Potato Chips. The product is being recalled because it contains HVP (hydrolyzed vegetable protein) manufactured, distributed and recalled by Basic Food Flavors Inc. in Las Vegas. The ingredient from Basic Food Flavors has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.
Herr's has a strong commitment to consumer safety and the highest quality standards. Salmonella has not been found in any Herr's products and there are no known illnesses reported.
'Herr's Cracked Pepper and Sea Salt Flavored' Kettle Style Potato Chips were distributed nationwide through retail stores, distributors, and Internet sales. These products were sold as individual bags. No other 'Herr's" products are involved with this recall.
Only the following products are being recalled:
- 'Herr's Cracked Pepper and Sea Salt Flavored' Kettle Style Potato Chips
With code dates Feb. 27, 2010, up to an including May 15, 2010
Bag Net Weight 8.5 oz.
UPC 072600011519
- 'Herr's Cracked Pepper and Sea Salt Flavored' Kettle Style Potato Chips
With code dates Feb. 27, 2010, up to an including June 12, 2010
Bag Net Weight 1.875 oz.
UPC 072600014909
Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them and should return them to the retailer where they were purchased for a full refund. Herr Foods and other retailers are removing recalled product from the retailers' shelves. Other Herr's products that remain on-shelf are safe and not subject to this recall. Consumers with questions may call 1-800-523-5030. Live assistance is available 9 am to 5 pm EST.
The Procter & Gamble Company announced yesterday that it is voluntarily recalling Pringles Restaurant Cravers Cheeseburger potato crisps and Pringles Family Faves Taco Night potato crisps 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.
P&G was notified by one of its suppliers that a seasoning used in these two products contains HVP manufactured by Basic Food Flavors. 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.
Only products with the following "best by" dates are being recalled. The "best by" date for each product can be found on the bottom of the can:
- Pringles Restaurant Cravers Cheeseburger, Super Stack Canister, 181 grams
UPC Code: 37000 26936
"Best by" date: 02/2011
04/2011
- Pringles Family Faves Taco Night, Super Stack Canister, 181 grams
UPC Code: 37000 26773
"Best by" date: 03/2011
04/2011
05/2011
No other Pringles varieties or flavors are affected by this recall. These two products represent only one half of one percent of Pringles' U.S. volume. None of the affected products have been shipped to retailers outside of the United States. Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should discard the product and call P&G for a replacement coupon or refund at 1-877-876-7881 (Hours of operation: Monday thru Friday, 9 am to 6 pm ET).