Salmonella Found in a Widely-Used Processed Food Ingredient

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HVP used in soups, sauces, chilis, stews, hot dogs, snack foods and other processed foods

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it has found Salmonella Tennessee in one company’s supply of hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) -- a common ingredient used most frequently as a flavor enhancer in many processed foods, including soups, sauces, chilis, stews, hot dogs, gravies, seasoned snack foods, dips and dressings.

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