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/ucm20 3784.htm http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/MajorProductRecalls/HVP/ucm20 3784.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.ht mhttp://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/MajorProductRecalls/HVP/ucm203784.ht m The HVP Recall –http://www.fda.gov/Food/NewsEvents/WhatsNewinFood/ucm202989.htmhttp://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/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/#Bouillonhttp://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.htmhttp://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2010-03-05-HVPrecall05_ST_N.htm ETM 591Russell Hazelrig