By Sean Hutch Cargill recalled more than 36M pounds of their turkey product earlier this week after a salmonella outbreak. There have been nearly 80 confirmed cases of illness nationwide and seven of them have been in Illinois. The first case related to this outbreak was reported as early as March but the latest series of confirmed illness were ot reported until late June. The recall is voluntary and... 

The number of foods being recalled due to contaminated hydrolyzed vegetable protein paste or HVP has increased dramatically. The FDA first issued the recall in a joint effort with Canadian officials after salmonella bacteria was discovered in a Las Vegas plant upon inspection. HPV is used to flavor ready-to-eat foods like canned soups, vegetables, dressings and thousands of other products. Basic Foods... 

Joining brands such as T. Marzetti, Trader Joes, Tim’s Cascade Snacks, and Earth Island, Pringles has issued a recall of two flavors: Restaurant Cravers Cheeseburger and Family Faves Taco Night. This has been done at the recommendation of the FDA, after traces of salmonella were found in foods containing hydrolyzed vegetable protein, or HVP. Salmonella is the most common food borne bacteria that... 

A wide food recall is currently taking place due to a tainted hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) that is used in many different items. The HVP was recalled on March 4, after it was found that the protein manufactured by Basic Food Flavors had been tainted by salmonella. The Food and Drug Administration reported that the plant in Las Vegas where Basic Food Flavors created the food additive was recently...