Recently, news of hydrolyzed vegetable protein that may be tainted with salmonella bacteria has caused many manufacturers of snack products to recall a variety of foods. Now, Barcel of Irving, Texas has been informed that one of their suppliers of seasonings used in Barcel Tostachos contains the HVP manufactured by Basic Food Flavors, Inc., which recently recalled several lots of the HVP due to possible exposure to salmonella.
The product that is being voluntarily recalled by Barcel is Tostachos 3.17oz. chips with a UPC Code of 074323 04358 7 and lot #’s of AUG1110, AUG1810, AUG2510 and SEP0110.
So far, this is the only product Barcel has recalled and there have been no reports of illness associated with this product according to the FDA. Basic Food Flavors had processing equipment in their Las Vegas plant that tested positive for salmonella a few weeks ago, resulting in recalls of a variety of products. These products include seasoning products, gravy mixes, prepared salad products, snacks and snack mixes, sauces and marinades, soup and dip mixes, spread products and some frozen foods. Brand names included in this recall are Trader Joe’s, Reser’s, Giant Eagle, Casa Solana, McCormick, Durkee, Weber, Pringles, Quaker, CVS, Herr’s, Rouses Louisiana’s Best, Great Value, Follow Your Heart, Safeway and many others.
Consumers who have purchased the Barcel Tostachos are invited to contact the company at (800) 354-3372 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in certain individuals, although symptoms are usually mild in healthy people. Young children, the frail or elderly or anyone with a compromised immune system may experience arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis if the infection gets in to the bloodstream.
Those who suspect salmonella food poisoning should seek medical attention, especially those most at risk. If you are injured and interested in consulting a Salmonella food poisoning attorney, consider contacting an attorney at Brown Chiari.
