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FDA announces recall of HVP: Hydrolized vegetable protein (HVP), a paste or powder distributed by Basic Food Flavors, Inc., may be contaminated with Salmonella. HVP is a widely-distributed product that provides a savory flavoring to foods ranging from soup and boullion to potato chips, snack foods and dip. This recall is expected to "balloon" in the next few weeks, so be sure to check the FDA website noted here for current information: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/HVPCP/

3-3-10 Heartland Foods, Inc voluntarily recalls Coarse Ground Black Pepper due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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According to NRN am (an internet subscription service), "...as restaurateurs prepare for what is expected to be a brutal flu season, the legal aspects of dealing with H1N1, or swine flu, are just as important as the health concerns. Asking whether an employee has swine flu, for example, could be a prohibited disability-related inquiry under the Americans with Disabilities Act..." Read more...

Food Safety Resources

United States Food Code
U.S. FDA - Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
www.FoodSafety.gov - Gateway to Government Food Safety Information
Centers for Disease Control

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