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Recall – Firm Press Release


Herr Foods Inc. Recalls ‘Herr’s Cracked Pepper and Sea Salt Flavored’ Kettle Style Potato Chips Because of Possible Health Risk

Phil Bernas
Sr. VP of Manufacturing
610-932-6455

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –
March 8, 2010 – As a precautionary measure and concern for our consumer safety, Herr Foods Inc of Nottingham, PA 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., Las Vegas, NV. The ingredient from Basic Food Flavors has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, 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.

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. As a result, consumers can be assured that all 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 9am- 5pm EST.

 Herr’s will continue to monitor all related findings and act quickly to preserve the trust consumers place in our products.

FDA Recall on Numerous Products: HVP manufactured by Basic Food Flavors

The Recall was issued due to possible salmonella contamination. Salmonella is one of the most common causes of bacterial food-borne illness in the United States. It can cause fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

These Products Have been listed as some of the possible food products contaminated with the Salmonella bacteria:
Bouillon products


Herbox chicken, beef & vegetable bouillon



Dressing and dressing mix products

Follow Your Heart Organic Creamy Ranch Dressing

Reser's Ranch House Dressing

Trader Joe's Organic Creamy Ranch Dressing & Dip



Flavoring base and seasoning products

Garden Harvest Special Blend Seasoning

Minor's Bacon Base

Publix Meatloaf Seasoning



Gravy mix products

McCormick Onion Gravy mix

Publix Mushroom & Au Jus gravy mixes



Sauce and marinade mix products

Durkee Spaghetti & Marinade Mix

French's Thick Spaghetti Sauce Mix

Weber Grill Creations Italian Herb Marinade Mix



The following is a list of snack and snack mix products that are included in the HVP recall.



CVS Honey Mustard Pretzel Bites

Great Nut Supply Honey Mustard Pretzels & Bar Mix

HK Anderson Honey Mustard Pretzel Bites

Tim's Cascade Hawaiian style snacks

Herr's Sea Salt Flavored Kettle Style Potato Chips

National Pretzel Company (various)

President's Choice Honey Mustard Onion Pretzel Bite snack

Pringles Restaurant Cravers Cheeseburger & Family Faves Taco Night

Quaker Baked Cheddar Snack Mix

Rouses Louisiana's Best Snack Mix

Safeway brand Honey Mustard Onion Nugget Pretzels

Spec's Wines & Fine Foods

Sunflower Markets Honey Mustard Nugget Snack Mix



Frozen foods

Casa Solana Shredded Mini Beef Taquitos

E-Z Eats! Beef Taquitos

El Pasado Shredded Beef Mini and Beef Taquitos & Grilled Chicken Quesadillas

Giant Eagle Steak Taquitos

Jose Ole Taquitos

Posada Corn & Shredded Beef Taquitos

Tornados Ranchero Beef & Cheese



Prepared salad products

Reser's Redskin Potato Salad

Safeway brand Redskin Potato Salad

Walmart brand Redskin Potato Salad



Ready-to-eat meal products

Follow Your Heart Ready-to-Eat Meals



Stuffing products

McCormick Corn Bread Stuffing