Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP)

1. Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein(HVP) Who: Basic Food Flavors, Inc., in Las Vegas, NV When: February 12, 2010 is when FDA started Inspection. Recalled the HVP the company had made, in both powder and paste form, manufactured on or after Sept. 17. What: HVP is a flavor enhancer used in a wide variety of processed food products. Why: The investigation was triggered due to positive findings of Salmonella in the manufacturing facility. Recall Information Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Details Can be found at: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/MajorProductRecalls/HVP/ucm203784.htm ETM 591Russell Hazelrig

2. Management Issues Recognition of problem: • Basic Food Flavors became aware of the problem through proper salmonella testing procedures, however they continued to sell HVP for about a month after recognizing that there was a serious problem. Speed of response: • Basic Food Flavors recognized the problem in a very timely manor. • The scope of this recall has the potential to make it one of the largest recalls in history. • Due to the wide variety of things that HVP can be used for, the recall process is going to be a long process. ETM 591Russell Hazelrig

3. Impact of Recall Reputation And Sales • It is assumed that Basic Food Flavor’s overall reputation has suffered due to this recall. • Although they have cause losses to many companies due to large amounts of recalled product, there has not been any reports of harm caused to the consumer. Legal Consequences • FDA inspectors found problems in the company’s manufacturing processes, including a lack of microbial- contamination control. • They also identified problems with the cleaning and sanitizing procedures of equipment and work areas where food meant for human consumption is processed. ETM 591Russell Hazelrig

4. References • FDA's Comment on Form 483 Detailing Basic Foods Inspection • http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/MajorProductRecalls/HVP/ucm203784.htm • The HVP Recall • http://www.fda.gov/Food/NewsEvents/WhatsNewinFood/ucm202989.htm • FDA Says Basic Food Flavors Sold HVP After Positive Salmonella Tests • http://www.foodpoisonjournal.com/2010/03/articles/food-poisoning-information/fda-says-basic-food-flavors-sold-hvp-after-postitive-salmonella-tests/ • Product Recall List • http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/hvpcp/#Bouillon • Salmonella fears spur growing food flavoring recall • http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2010-03-05-HVPrecall05_ST_N.htm ETM 591Russell Hazelrig