Federal health officials announced this Thursday that processed foods that contained hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) have been recalled due to a salmonella outbreak. This additive is found in many processed foods such as soups, hot dogs, gravy, chilis and others. The list of recalled foods can be found here. This recall affects all bulk HVP produced at the problem facility since September 17. Many criticize the Food and Drug Administration due to its lack of widespread oversight of processing methods and foods, which is only compounded by the inability to make this HVP recall standard. Read the article on CNN for a more in-depth view of what the FDA and CDC are doing about this recall.
