Recall : All food products with HVP made by “Basic Food Flavors” as ingredient

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You ‘member the Pringles Potato Chip recall from last week? How I said it was gonna’ snowball because it wasn’t really Pringles that had salmonella, but an ingredient Pringles outsourced that had salmonella?

Bingo.

The FDA announced today a major recall of most everything with HVP in it made by a company called Basic Food Flavors. Apparently a mega-sized batch of their HVP product had salmonella all over it. Unfortunately, “Hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) is a flavor enhancer commonly used in processed foods”, which means a lot of products are going to be recalled on this one.

The FDA has a spreadsheet that lists what has been recalled so far…

Brand Name Description Recalling Firm Pack Size Lot Numbers
Johnny’s Fine Foods French Dip Powdered Au Jus Johnny’s Fine Foods 6oz bottles Expiration date: 0332
Johnny’s Fine Foods French Dip Powdered Au Jus Johnny’s Fine Foods 1.1oz foil packets Expiration date: 02212
T. Marzetti Southwest Ranch Veggie Dip T. Marzetti 15.5 ounce plastic tubs Best By dates: APR2010F, APR2810F, MAY1610F, MAY3110F, JUN0610F, JUN1410F, JUN1910F
T. Marzetti Fat Free Southwest Ranch Veggie Dip T. Marzetti 13 ounce plastic tubs Best By dates: MAY1610F, MAY3010F, JUN0810F, JUN1210F, JUN2510F
T. Marzetti Spinach Veggie Dip T. Marzetti 15 ounce plastic tubs Best By dates: APR1910F, MAY0910F, JUN0710F
T. Marzetti Spinach Veggie Dip, Epinards, Trempette A Legumes T. Marzetti 340 gram plastic tubs Best By dates: 10AL11F, 10AL17F, 10AL24F, 10AL30F, 10MA08F, 10JN12F
T. Marzetti Southwest Ranch Veggie Dip, Ranch style sud-ouest americain Trempette A Legumes T. Marzetti 340 gram plastic tubs Best By dates: 10AL17F, 10AL24F, 10AL30F, 10MA08F, 10JN05F, 10JN14F
Oak Lake Farms French Onion Chip Dip T. Marzetti 16 ounce plastic tubs Best By dates: APR2310F, JUN1110F, JUN2610F
Great Value Ranch Chip Dip T. Marzetti 16 ounce plastic tubs Best By dates: 042810F, 050810F, 052910F, 053010F, 053110F, 060410F, 060510F, 061110F
Castella Chicken Soup Base Castella Imports 1 lb. plastic jar Lots numbers: 0912039918, 1001121915, 1002013074, and 1002194266; Exp. dates: 12-3-2010 through 2-28-2011
Castella Chicken Soup Base Castella Imports 25 lb. white bucket Lots numbers:0911259508, 0911259508A, 0912150738, 0912180973, 0912211087, 1001192342, 1001282925, 1002194267; Exp. dates: 11-25-2010 through 2-28-2011
Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips – Sweet Maui Onion Tim’s Cascade Snacks 1 ounce bags Code dates: MAR 09 10 up to and including JUN 07 10
Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips – Sweet Maui Onion Tim’s Cascade Snacks 1.5 ounce bags Code dates: MAR 09 10 up to and including JUN 07 11
Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips – Sweet Maui Onion Tim’s Cascade Snacks 2 ounce bags Code dates: MAR 09 10 up to and including JUN 07 12
Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips – Sweet Maui Onion Tim’s Cascade Snacks 5 ounce bags Code dates: MAR 09 10 up to and including JUN 07 13
Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips – Sweet Maui Onion Tim’s Cascade Snacks 8 ounce bags Code dates: MAR 09 10 up to and including JUN 07 14
Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips – Sweet Maui Onion Tim’s Cascade Snacks 18 ounce bags Code dates: MAR 09 10 up to and including JUN 07 15
Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips – Sweet Maui Onion Tim’s Cascade Snacks 32 ounce bags Code dates: MAR 09 10 up to and including JUN 07 16
Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips – Sweet Maui Onion Tim’s Cascade Snacks 2 ounce 15 pack Code dates: MAR 09 10 up to and including JUN 07 17
Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips – Sweet Maui Onion Tim’s Cascade Snacks 1.5 ounce; It’s Time for Tim’s Variety Pack, 36 count Code dates: MAR 09 10 up to and including JUN 07 18
Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips – Sweet Maui Onion Tim’s Cascade Snacks 70 gram bags Code dates: MAR 09 10 up to and including JUN 07 19
Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips – Sweet Maui Onion Tim’s Cascade Snacks 210 gram bags Code dates: MAR 09 10 up to and including JUN 07 20
Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips – Sweet Maui Onion Tim’s Cascade Snacks 908 gram bags Code dates: MAR 09 10 up to and including JUN 07 21
Hawaiian Sweet Maui Onion Rings Tim’s Cascade Snacks 0.75 ounce bags Code dates: MAR 23 10 and all dates up to JUN 21 10
Hawaiian Sweet Maui Onion Rings Tim’s Cascade Snacks 1.5 ounce bags Code dates: MAR 23 10 and all dates up to JUN 21 11
Hawaiian Sweet Maui Onion Rings Tim’s Cascade Snacks 4 ounce bags Code dates: MAR 23 10 and all dates up to JUN 21 12
Hawaiian Sweet Maui Onion Rings Tim’s Cascade Snacks 42 gram bags Code dates: MAR 23 10 and all dates up to JUN 21 13
Homemade Gourmet Tortilla Soup Mix Homemade Gourmet 1.96 oz packages Lots: S1004812411 and S1004912111, Sold 2/17/2010 through 3/1/2010
Homemade Gourmet Tortilla Soup Mix Homemade Gourmet 1.96 oz (55.6 g) pouch part of Let’s Make Dinner Collection Lots: S1004812411 and S1004912111, Sold 2/17/2010 through 3/1/2011
Homemade Gourmet Tortilla Soup Mix Homemade Gourmet 1.96 oz (55.6 g) pouch part of $800 pre-select order for consultants Lots: S1004812411 and S1004912111, Sold 2/17/2010 through 3/1/2012
Follow Your Heart BBQ Braised Tofu Earth Island 10 oz Use By: 11/10/09 through 03/09/10
Follow Your Heart BBQ Braised Tofu Earth Island 8 lb Use By: 11/10/09 through 03/09/10
Follow Your Heart Cheezy Garlic Pasta Earth Island 8 oz Use By: 11/10/09 through 03/06/10
Follow Your Heart Cheezy Garlic Pasta Earth Island 7 lb Use By: 11/10/09 through 03/06/10
Follow Your Heart Curried Tofu Earth Island 10 oz Use By: 11/10/09 through 03/09/10
Follow Your Heart Curried Tofu with Rice Earth Island 7 lb Use By: 11/10/09 through 03/09/10
Follow Your Heart Heartsmart Burger Earth Island 7 oz Use By: 11/10/09 through 03/19/10
Follow Your Heart Kung Pao Tofu Earth Island 10 oz Use By: 11/10/09 through 03/08/10
Follow Your Heart Kung Pao Tofu with Rice Earth Island 7 lb Use By: 11/10/09 through 03/08/10
Follow Your Heart Savory Tofu Saute Earth Island 10 oz Use By: 11/10/09 through 03/10/10
Follow Your Heart Savory Tofu Saute Earth Island 7 lb Use By: 11/10/09 through 03/10/10
Follow Your Heart Smoked “Chicken” Pasta Earth Island 8 oz Use By: 11/10/09 through 03/14/10
Follow Your Heart Smoked “Chicken” Pasta Earth Island 7 lb Use By: 11/10/09 through 03/14/10
Follow Your Heart Sweet & Sour Tofu Earth Island 10 oz Use By: 11/10/09 through 03/08/10
Follow Your Heart Sweet & Sour Tofu Earth Island 7 lb Use By: 11/10/09 through 03/08/10
Follow Your Heart Thai Peanut Tofu Earth Island 10 oz Use By: 11/10/09 through 03/08/10
Follow Your Heart Thai Peanut Tofu Wrap Earth Island 12 oz Use By: 11/10/09 through 03/11/10
Follow Your Heart Thai Peanut Braised Tofu Earth Island 8 lb Use By: 11/10/09 through 03/08/10
Follow Your Heart Texas Tofu Earth Island 10 oz Use By: 11/10/09 through 03/12/10
Follow Your Heart Veggie Burrito with Cheese Earth Island 12 oz Use By: 11/10/09 through 03/05/10
Follow Your Heart Low Fat Veggie Burrito Earth Island 12 oz Use By: 11/10/09 through 03/05/10
Follow Your Heart Beef Al Jus Earth Island 224 oz Use By: 11/10/09 through 03/19/10
Follow Your Heart Organic Creamy Ranch Dressing Earth Island 12oz Use By: JUN 14 10, JUN 21 10
Follow Your Heart Organic Creamy Ranch Dressing Earth Island 32oz Use By: JUN 14 10, JUN 21 10
Follow Your Heart Organic Creamy Ranch Dressing Earth Island 128oz Use By: JUN 14 10
Trader Joe’s Organic Creamy Ranch Dressing & Dip Earth Island 12oz Use By: JUN 13 10
Reser’s Ranch House Dressing Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. 8 lb. Carton Use By: 1/23/10 – 4/27/10
Reser’s Creamy Ranch Dip Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. 8oz. Plastic Cup Use By: 5/12/10 – 6/9/10
Reser’s Clam Dip Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. 8oz. Plastic Cup Use By: 3/22/10 – 6/5/10
Reser’s French Onion Dip Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. 8oz. Plastic Cup Use By: 3/1/10 – 6/5/10
Reser’s Cheese and Bacon Dip Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. 8oz. Plastic Cup Use By: 4/2/10 – 5/27/10
Reser’s Creamy Ranch Dip Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. 8 lb. Carton Use By: 5/2/10 – 6/4/10
Reser’s Creamy Ranch Dip Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. 4oz. Plastic Cup Use By: 4/29/10 – 6/5/10
Reser’s Redskin Potato Safeway Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. 16oz. Plastic Container Use By: 3/14/10 – 4/10/10
Reser’s Potato RedSkin Walmart Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. 16oz. Plastic Container Use By: 12/27/09 – 4/6/10
Reser’s Potato RedSkin Walmart Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. 32oz. Plastic Container Use By: 12/27/09 – 4/6/10
Reser’s Redskin Potato Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. 5 lb. Plastic Tub Use By: 2/24/10 – 4/5/10
Reser’s Ranch Dip Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. 8 lb. Carton Use By: 4/25/10 – 6/5/10
Herbox Beef Bouillon Creative Contract Packaging Corporation 1.13oz (32g) 8 packets Code Date: Mar 2012 V02220
Herbox Chicken Bouillon Creative Contract Packaging Corporation 1.13oz (32g) 8 packets Code Date: Mar 2012 V01280
Herbox Chicken Bouillon Creative Contract Packaging Corporation 7.05oz (200g) 50 packets Code Dates: V01290, V02040, V02080
Herbox Vegetable Bouillon Creative Contract Packaging Corporation 7.05oz (200g) 50 packets Code Date: V02020
Herbox Beef Bouillon Creative Contract Packaging Corporation 7.05oz (200g) 50 packets Code Date: V01190
Herbox Beef Bouillon Creative Contract Packaging Corporation 4.0oz (113g) Jar Code Date: Feb 2013 V01210
Herbox Chicken Bouillon Creative Contract Packaging Corporation 4.0oz (113g) Code Dates: Feb 2013 V01200, Feb 2013 V01250, Mar 2013 V02030
Concord Foods Foods Vegetable Dip Seasoning – Homestyle Concord Foods Inc 1.5 oz (43 g) Best By: 07/27/12
McCormick French Onion Dip Mix McCormick & Company 0.53-ounce packages Best Buy: OCT 06 11, OCT 07 11, NOV 03 11, NOV 06 11, DEC 04 11, JAN 04 12, JAN 23 12
McCormick Vegetable Dip Mix McCormick & Company 1.25-ounce packages Best Buy: JUN 08 11, JUL 09 11, JUL 28 11, JUL 08 11
McCormick Onion Gravy Mix McCormick & Company 0.87-ounce packages Best Buy: OCT 08 11, OCT 11 11, OCT 17 11, OCT 18 11, NOV 01 11, NOV 03 11, NOV 15 11, NOV 17 11, DEC 01 11, DEC 02 11, DEC 28 11, DEC 29 11, JAN 22 12, JAN 23 12, JAN 26 12, JAN 30 12, FEB 12 12, FEB 13 12, OCT 7 11, OCT 9 11, OCT 10 11, OCT 16 11, NOV 2 11, NOV 16 11, JAN 29 12
McCormick Corn Bread Stuffing McCormick & Company 42-ounce (2 lb. 10 oz.) Product Code: 4519BH, 4520BH, 5019BH, 4520AH
Delicioso Spinach Dip Fresh Food Concepts 12 oz USE BY dates 04/30/10 and before
De la Casa Spinach Dip Fresh Food Concepts 32 oz USE BY dates 04/30/10 and before
Rojo’s Garden Fresh Spinach Dip Fresh Food Concepts 14 oz USE BY dates 04/30/10 and before
Fresh Food Concepts Garden Fresh Spinach Dip Fresh Food Concepts 16 oz USE BY dates 04/30/10 and before
Fresh Food Concepts Spinach Dip with Real Yogurt Fresh Food Concepts 12 oz USE BY dates 04/30/10 and before
HK Anderson Honey Mustard Pretzel Bites National Pretzel Company 3.5 oz JUN 11 10 G6, JUN 11 10 I3, JUN 11 10 I5, JUL 01 10 G6, JUL 22 10 I3
HK Anderson Honey Mustard Pretzel Bites National Pretzel Company 9 oz MAY 14 10 G5, MAY 14 2010 I4, MAY 14 10 I4, JUN 11 10 G4, JUL 01 10 I5, 35139CP
HK Anderson Honey Mustard Pretzel Bites National Pretzel Company 18 oz Use By: MAY 14 2010 H4, MAY 14 2010 I4, JUN 11 2010 G6, JUN 11 2010 H5, JUL 01 2010 G6, JUL 22 2010 G4, JUL 22 2010 I3
CVS Honey Mustard Pretzel Bites National Pretzel Company 18 oz Use By: SEP 15 2010 G5, SEP 15 2010 G6, SEP 15 2010 G7, SEP 15 2010 H4, SEP 15 2010 H5, SEP15 2010 H6, SEP 15 2010 H7, SEP 15 2010 I4, SEP 15 2010 I5, SEP 15 2010 I6
President’s Choice Honey Mustard Onion Pretzel Bite National Pretzel Company 300 gr. Use By: 2010 MA 14 I2, 2010 MA 28 G3, 2010 MA 28 I2, 2010 JL 15 H7
Safeway Honey Mustard Onion Nugget National Pretzel Company 10 oz Use By:  MAY 11 10 I5, JUN 25 10 I3, JUL 01 10 I5
Sunflower Markets Honey Mustard Nugget National Pretzel Company Use By: MAY 14 10 H4
National Pretzel Company Honey Mustard Onion  Pretzel Pieces National Pretzel Company Bulk Use By: MAR 21 10 I3, APR 11 10 H3, APR 11 10 H5, MAY 01 10 G6, MAY 22 10 G4
National Pretzel Company Honey Mustard Onion Pretzel Bites National Pretzel Company Bulk Use By: 05 FEB 2010 I, APR 11 10 I5, APR 25 10 I3, MAY 0110 I5, 012710I, 0127I3
National Pretzel Company Whole Grain Honey Mustard Nuggets National Pretzel Company Bulk Use By: APR 11 10 G6, APR 11 10 H6
Great Nut Supply Honey Mustard Pretzels GNS Foods, Inc. 12oz Bags Lot/Code of 61150/0280
Spec’s Wines & Fine Foods Honey Mustard Pretzels GNS Foods, Inc. 10oz Plastic Jars Lot/Code of 61181/0330 or 210462/0320
Great Nut Supply Bar Mix GNS Foods, Inc. 1 lb Bags Lot/Code of 61147/0260
Spec’s Wines & Fine Foods Bar Mix GNS Foods, Inc. 26oz Plastic Jars Lot/Code of 61190/0330 or 210462/0320
Rouses Louisiana’s Best Bar Mix GNS Foods, Inc. 12oz Plastic Tubs Lot/Code of 60998/0120
Spec’s Wines & Fine Foods Honey Cheddar Mix GNS Foods, Inc. 10oz Plastic Jars Lot/Code of 61183/0330 or 210462/0320
Herr’s Cracked Pepper and Sea Salt Flavored Kettle Style Potato Chips Herr Foods Inc. 8.5 oz Code dates from FEB 27, 2010 up to an including May 15, 2010
Herr’s Cracked Pepper and Sea Salt Flavored Kettle Style Potato Chips Herr Foods Inc. 1.875 oz. Code dates from FEB 27, 2010 up to an including June 12, 2010
Pringles Restaurant Cravers Cheeseburger Procter & Gamble Company Super Stack Canister, 181 grams Best By: 02/2011, 04/2011
Pringles Family Faves Taco Night Procter & Gamble Company Super Stack Canister,
181 grams		 Best By: 03/2011, 04/2011, 05/2011
Healthwise Cream of Mushroom Soup Nutritional Resources, Inc Foil lined pouches Lot number: 22267
Garden Harvest Special Blend Seasoning Olde Westport Spice 5 oz. jars Purchased from November 1, 2009 thru February 28, 2010
Garden Harvest Special Blend Seasoning Olde Westport Spice 10 oz. jars Purchased from November 1, 2009 thru February 28, 2010
Garden Harvest Special Blend Seasoning Olde Westport Spice 20 oz. bags Purchased from November 1, 2009 thru February 28, 2010
Dean’s Creamy Taco Dip Ventura Foods, LLC 8 oz. Sell By Dates: MAR 27 10, APR 29 10, JUN 02 10
Dean’s Green Onion Dip Ventura Foods, LLC 16 oz. Sell By Date: APR 30 10
Dean’s Ranch Dip Ventura Foods, LLC 16 oz. Sell By Dates: MAR 27 10 2020, MAR 28 10
Dean’s Guacamole Dip Ventura Foods, LLC 12 oz. Sell By Dates: MAR 28 10, MAR 29 10 0608
Dean’s Guacamole Dip Ventura Foods, LLC 18 oz. Sell By Dates: MAR 29 10, MAR 30 10
Dean’s Zesty Guacamole Dip Ventura Foods, LLC 12 oz. Sell By Dates: MAR 29 10, MAR 30 10
Dean’s Zesty Guacamole Dip Ventura Foods, LLC 18 oz. Sell By Date: MAR 29 10
Dean’s French Onion Dip Ventura Foods, LLC 8 oz. Sell By Dates: APR 29 10, APR 30 10
Dean’s French Onion Dip Ventura Foods, LLC 16 oz. Sell By Dates: MAR 28 10, APR 30 10, MAY 01 10, MAY 02 10, JUN 02 10, JUN 03 10
Dean’s French Onion w/Bacon Dip Ventura Foods, LLC 8 oz. Sell By Dates: MAR 27 10 1701 17-536, APR 29 10 0220 17-536
Dean’s French Onion w/Bacon Dip Ventura Foods, LLC 16 oz. Sell By Dates: MAR 27 10, JUN 02 10
Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar Quaker 8 oz. Sell-by date: June 15, 2010
Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar Quaker 1.75 oz. Sell-by date: June 15, 2010
French’s Thick Spaghetti Sauce Mix ACH Food Companies, Inc. 1.63 oz foil paper laminate pouches OA14B53
Durkee Thick and Rich Spaghetti Sauce Mix ACH Food Companies, Inc. 1.63 oz foil paper laminate pouches OA18B43
Durkee Grill Creations Marinade Mix Italian Herb ACH Food Companies, Inc. 1.12 oz foil paper laminate pouches 9K24B44, 9K12B44
Weber Grill Creations Italian Herb Marinade Mix ACH Food Companies, Inc. 1.12 oz foil paper laminate pouches OA18B43, OA19B43
Publix Mushroom Gravy Mix Publix Super Markets 0.75oz
Publix Meatloaf Seasoning Publix Super Markets 1oz.
Publix Beef Flavored Stew Mix Publix Super Markets 1.45oz.
Publix Au Jus Gravy Mix Publix Super Markets 1oz.
Kroger Onion Soup & Dip Mix Kroger Co. 2-ounce packages Sell-by dates: JAN 06 11 through FEB 17 11
Kroger Beefy Onion Soup & Dip Mix Kroger Co. 2.2-ounce packages Sell-by dates: DEC 28 10 through FEB 23 11
Mrs. Gerry’s Crab Creole Spread Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen, Inc. 6/7oz plastic container Use by Dates: 4/20/10
Mrs. Gerry’s Old Fashioned Spinach Dip Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen, Inc. 12/12 oz. plastic container Use by Dates: 1/27 – 4/22/10
Mrs. Gerry’s Old Fashioned Spinach Dip Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen, Inc. 2/5 lb. plastic container Use by Dates: 1/27 – 4/14/10
Mrs. Gerry’s Old Home Spinach Dip Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen, Inc. 12/8 oz. plastic cup Use by Dates: 1/27 – 4/22/10
Culinary Circle Pesto Ranch Dip Orval Kent Food Company, Inc. 10 oz Use By dates between 12/12/09 and 4/16/10
Culinary Circle Cucumber Dill Dip Orval Kent Food Company, Inc. 10 oz Use By dates between 12/12/09 and 4/16/10
Culinary Circle Spinach Dip Orval Kent Food Company, Inc. 10 oz Use By dates between 12/12/09 and 4/16/10
Austinuts Honey Mustard Pretzels Austinuts 16 ounce clear zipper bags
Minor’s Bacon Base Nestlé Professional North America 1 pound plastic cups Est. number: 1045; case code number: 00 074826 08606 7-00 G 11003264; package code numbers: 92815489, 93095489, or 93385489
Tornados Ranchero Beef & Cheese Ruiz Foods, Inc. 8.4 ounce boxes Est. number 17523A; code numbers: 09357, 10023, 10028, 10030, 10031, or 10032
Giant Eagle Steak Taquitos Windsor Foods 1.25 pound cartons Est. number: 5990; package code: 3350025
Jose Ole Taquitos–Shredded Steak Rolled in Corn Tortillas Windsor Foods 1.25 pound cartons Est. number: 5990; package codes: 3359327, 3359334, 3359337, 3359338, 3359342, 3359343, 3359344, 3359345, 3359353, 3359354, 3359355, 3359356, 3359363, 3350002, 3350004, 3350007, 3350008, 3350012, 3350016, 3350017, 3350018, 3350023, 3350025, 3350026, 3350029, 3350031, 3350033, 3350036, 3350040, 3350042, 3350046, 3350047, 3350055, 3350057, 3350060, 3350062
Jose Ole Taquitos–Shredded Steak Rolled in Corn Tortillas Windsor Foods 2.5 pound cartons Est. number: 5990; package codes: 3359340, 3359357, 3350005, 3350014, 3350028, 3350037, 3350053, 3350020, 3350044
El Pasado Beef Taquitos Windsor Foods 1.6 pound cartons Est. number: 5990; package codes: 3350017 or 3350029
El Pasado Shredded Beef Mini Taquitos Windsor Foods 4 pound cartons Est. number 5990; package codes: 3350002, 3350005, 3350023, 3350037
Casa Solana Shredded Beef Mini Taquitos Windsor Foods 4 pound cartons Est. number: 5990; package codes: 3359344 or 3350060
E-Z Eats! Beef Taquitos Windsor Foods 12.5 pound cartons Est. number: 5990; package code: 3350042
Jose Ole Beef Taquitos Windsor Foods 20 pound cartons Est. number: 5990; package codes: 3359337, or 3350012
Posada Taquitos Corn Shredded Beef Windsor Foods 3.3 pound cartons Est. number: 5990; package codes: 3359357, 3350005, 3350020
Jose Ole Taquitos–Shredded Steak Rolled in Corn Tortillas Windsor Foods 15 ounce cartons Est. number: 5990; package codes: 3359342, 3359354, 3350018, 3350031, 3350047, 3350051
El Pasado Grilled Chicken Quesadillas Grilled White Meat Chicken, Cheese & Salsa Folded in a Flour Tortilla Windsor Foods 15 pound boxes Est. number: P-34708; package codes: 3530028 or 3539352

That’s a lot of products.

Here’s the link to download an Excel spreadsheet from the FDA with more product details and lot numbers on this recall.

Here’s the official FDA recall list and general FDA recall article on the giant mess. And there’s even a brief article on MSN on the recall.

And so much for Kettle Chips and Follow Your Heart products being “all natural”. They’re in this recall too!

UPDATE: According to Wikipedia, HVP = MSG!

Using HVP “circumvents the necessity to add the controversial monosodium glutamate [MSG] on the label” of foodstuff. It is so similar, “people sensitive to MSG should avoid hydrolyzed vegetable protein.”

WTF! So HVP is the equivalent of an end-around play so food manufacturers don’t have to put MSG on their ingredient labels but still have it in their product?

That’s pretty damn rotten.

Monday Morning Music : 03/15/10

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Every Monday I like to post some music to start the week off on the right foot.

First up: Samuele Sartini featuring Amanda Wilson – Love U Seek (Ian Carey Remix)

And second: Fatboy Slim – Weapon of Choice

News stories the mainstream media missed : 03/13/10

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Here are some news stories from this week that I think the mainstream media completely missed out on. All links are from legitimate news sources and not the fringe / wacko sites.

* I would like to start off with a news story that I bet will never, ever re-appear in the mainstream media again. Regular use of pain-relief medicine appears to increase men’s risk of hearing loss, especially among middle-aged men, according to an American Journal of Medicine study. I can hear the deafening silence from CNN, MSNBC and FOX now! [WSJ]

* Euro1 and Euro2 are on the way. “”Euro 1” [would be] for mercantilist Germany, France, the Netherlands, and so on and “euro 2″ [would be] for the highly indebted, debt-and-asset-bubble-dependent consumer nations: Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece, Spain, and so on.” Some currencies are more equal than others, bro! And why does Euro1 and Euro2 sound like something from The Cat In The Hat? [MORNINGSTAR]

* Speaking of the Euro and the overseas money situation… “European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso claimed that financial stability was so critical that sweeping new powers were needed for Eurocrats in Brussels to meddle in the economies of all EU members.” A giant overreaching European power grab by the financial elite? Now what can possibly go wrong with that? Was? Hat jemand etwas sagen? [EXPRESS.UK]

* A doctor develops a test with COMIC BOOK INK that accurately diagnoses HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria among many others. The cost is about 2 cents each. Give this man some money and a printing press right now! Sheets of these should be free and available at all grocery and drug stores! [GIZMODO]

* In 2008 there were 1,125 billionaires. In 2009 there were just 793. Now there are 1,011. Oh my breaking heart! So many poor souls had to suffer with being just multi-millionaires, and only a precious few struggled back from that abyss to be billionaires again? Sorry. No sympathy from me. For 2009 there’s an article at [FORBES] and for 2010 there’s an article at [CBC]

* The LHC (Large Hadron Collider) will be down until 2012 for repairs. But in 2012, it will reboot to full power! 2012… why does that year sound so familiar? [BBC]

* Speaking of scientific stuff, an official scientific study has laboratory evidence that cooperative behavior is contagious and spreads from person to person. I don’t think these scientists have been Christmas shopping on December 22nd and 23rd  at a major mall lately. [SCIENCEDAILY]

* So aside from figuring out kindness is contagious, scientists also figured out this week that launching into warp speed would instantly create a black hole, and stray hydrogen atoms would shred us to pieces along the way. I still say it’s progress! At least they’re thinking of what happens after we pass warp speed instead of not even considering it at all! [GEARLOG]

* Speaking of black holes, a giant mega black hole has been discovered in a nearby galaxy. It’s stupid big. Scientists are calling it a… “destroyer of stars, ripping the center of the galaxy to shreds.” OK. Revised To Do List: #1 Laundry. #2 Hack nanomachines to gene-splice humanity into perpetual immortality. #3 Design FTL warp drive that doesn’t generate remnant black holes (Note to self: Gravity-Well Catalytic Converter?) #4 Stop pesky galaxy-sized “destroyer of stars”. Right. Lemme go get the soap. [DISCOVERY]

* Real working jetpacks for $75,000? 30 minutes of flight on a 5 gallon tank of gas? Dammit! I need to win that lottery now! [PHYSORG]

* 1024 bit RSA encryption was hacked by choking the electric supply to the computer! The article is moderately heavy in geektech, but very good to know in case you ever have to… uh… recover some passwords you forgot. Yeah. That’s the ticket. [ENGADGET]

* The headline says it all… A French village went insane after the CIA spiked all of its’ bread with LSD. Who needs movies when you’ve got things like this happening in real life? [BOING BOING]

*People Who Donate a Kidney Live Just as Long as Those Who Don’t! That’s great news! Science (and modern medicine) rocks! [SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN]

* OK, dammit. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again… if I wanted a Republican to implement BS totalitarian laws, I would have voted for one. But Obama seems hell bent on continuing the things I didn’t vote for him to continue. “The nation’s chief executive extols the virtues of mandatory DNA testing of Americans upon arrest, even absent charges or a conviction. Obama said, “It’s the right thing to do” to “tighten the grip around folks” who commit crime.” Wow. Convictions be damned, huh? If the government even suspects you’re guilty, they get your DNA for all time. I am very quickly turning back to the dark side with all these missteps and broken promises. [WIRED] Oh, and in related news, Obama’s ex-advisor says the democrats will get “slaughtered” in the fall if they don’t start making those changes they promised. [CNN]

* Another week, another wave of financial shockwaves coming our way. Nothing to see here. Move along, people. [BLOOMBERG]

* The underwear bomber’s underwear bomb would not have done enough damage to the plane to bring it down. Despite this, I bet the asshats at the TSA won’t take this into consideration at all. The article is at the [HUFFINGTON POST] and the official video of the recreation of the explosion is below…

Have a great weekend everyone! And don’t forget to push those clocks forward an hour!

Passing March Skies [PHOTOS]

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Just two miscellaneous photos I took this week.

This first one was from early in the afternoon. The wind had just come from the beach, and properly tussled your hair as it raced on by.

March Passing Skies

March Passing Skies

This second one was from late in the afternoon the same day. Although the skies were tinted a flush autumn red, the breeze was teasing my nose with slight floral scents of the oncoming spring.

March Skies At Dusk

March Skies At Dusk

One possible way to keep photos on your camera from being confiscated

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Let’s say, hypothetically of course, you’re the kind of person who takes photos of foreign Law Enforcement Officers and their activities.

And let’s say, again hypothetically, those foreign LEOs in the country you are visiting just don’t feel all that pretty at that particular moment, and if they realize you have taken a photo of them, they decide to move toward you asking (very nicely, of course!) to see all the photos you just took.

I think I found a way out of a situation like this.

Hypothetically, of course.

First off, if you know you’re going to be in a foreign country, you really need to bring a new blank memory card for your camera. The risk of losing a special photograph just because it’s on the same memory stick you’re currently traveling with just isn’t worth it. Spend the $10 to $20 and have a new, blank memory card in your camera when you travel.

Second, you will need to take a series of this next image as the initial photos on your camera’s new memory card (click to enlarge)….

NO IMAGES ON CAMERA

NO IMAGES ON CAMERA

You will have to set your digital camera to capture “low light” or manually change the settings so you don’t get the “waves” on your monitor coming out on the photo. Plus you might need a tripod (or a stack of books) to make sure the image is in the same position in every photo.

When you have 7 (or more!) photos of that image, click to review it on your camera. If it looks centered and passable, you’re all set.

Here’s what hypothetically happens. As some foreign LEOs are heading toward you, press PLAY (or REVIEW) on your camera to get to the photos you have already taken. Hide every menu option that shows up on the LCD (that usually means pressing the DISPLAY button to cycle through the display options). When the camera’s LCD display is showing the photos you have already taken in full screen, press FORWARD on the review buttons to jump back to these first photos you took.

Photos that appear to say the camera’s memory card is empty.

Jump ahead 3 or 4 photos so you can cycle back and fourth.

Now here’s the moment you want to go for the academy award for best acting in a foreign film… act very apologetic. Very contrite. Right before the foreign Law Enforcement Officers get to you, say you’re very, very sorry, you didn’t know there was a problem taking photos in that area, and you have already erased the whole memory card. That’s why you were pushing all those buttons on your camera as they got closer! Show them the camera display, and press forward twice and back twice.

It really is better if your performance lets you keep the camera in hand, but if the foreign Law Enforcement Officers do grab your camera from you, and if you’re lucky, they will also press FORWARD and BACK to see if there are any images on the camera.

Nope. None at all officer!

And then, when you’re far, far away, you should immediately email those photos to get them out of your possession!

Of course, this is all just a silly hypothetical situation, and I have no idea if it will work at all in the real world. No idea whatsoever!

Best of luck, everyone!

Free iPhone app to write your senators : through March 16th only

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There’s a free iPhone app called “Hello Washington” that lets you look up who your representative is, write them directly from your iPhone (or iPodTouch), call their office, read current bills, and much more.

When you install the application on your iPhone, you will need to provide a valid email address. Once you do, a activation code will be sent to that email account. Once you type in that activation code on the iPhone, “Hello Washington” will be unlocked. From there, you can write everyone! The President, Vice President, Representatives, or Senators. Not bad!

The only thing I would add is a county lookup for the representatives in the main listing. But aside from that, I think it’s a great application as is!

As a side effect of getting older, I’ve become a big fan of writing my representative on matters that concern me. This app should help speed things along quite a bit!

The author’s website is here and the link to the info page (and where you can launch iTunes) is here.

BONUS: Here’s their demo video from YouTube…

Highway 281 Bypass through Falfurrias [PHOTOS]

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Highway 281 is on it’s way to bypassing the town of Falfurrias, Texas.

Back on the 4th of this month, I took these photos as I was driving through the middle of Falfurrias. I’ve been through Falfurrias many times as part of my business trips in the Texas valley, and for the longest time, only the basic groundwork was evident for what would eventually be state highway 281. But now mounds of earth have been piled much higher than the cars passing by, and you can’t miss the concrete pillars thick with wire mesh reaching skyward. Now you can actually see highway 281 coming closer.

Falfurrias Bypass 7

Falfurrias Bypass 7

Falfurrias Bypass 2

Falfurrias Bypass 2

Falfurrias Bypass 1

Falfurrias Bypass 1

Falfurrias is not a large town by any means, but it has a decent enough selection of fast food places to stop at and an “original late 1980s size” Wal-Mart that does not have a grocery store. There are the scattering of hotels, small ramshackle garage repair shops, and the occasional business that looks like it has been around since the last century.

Falfurrias Bypass 5

Falfurrias Bypass 5

There’s nothing in Falfurrias for me, but still, this highway bypass construction is a bit sad to see. On the one hand, it will save wear on the town’s roads and drastically cut down on the local traffic. On the other hand, any income that came from traffic stops and people stopping for a quick break before getting to the town of Alice going North (or McAllen going South) will be severely reduced, if not completely eliminated.

And then what?

Falfurrias Bypass 3

Falfurrias Bypass 3

Falfurrias Bypass 4

Falfurrias Bypass 4

This whole setup reminds me of that town in that movie Cars called “Radiator Springs”. I do sincerely hope Falfurrias winds up better than that fictional town, but from what I’ve seen, I’m honestly not so sure.

Texas Clouds March 4th [PHOTO]

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Just another set of clouds from my road trip back on March 4th.

Texas Clouds March 4th

Texas Clouds March 4th

Betty White to Host Saturday Night Live May 8!

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Betty White is going to host Saturday Night Live May 8!

So now I’m actually going to watch SNL for the first time in… 8 years? 10? Do I need to go to confession for this before or after the show airs?

Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Molly Shannon, Maya Rudolph, Ana Gasteyer and Rachel Dratch are also going to be on the show, but I bet Betty’s 10 minute skit will kick everyone else’s butts.

Here’s the announcement from PEOPLE magazine.

A heavily armed Mexican Navy helicopter was spotted doing surveillance in the Texas Valley

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I just saw this on the local news.

“A Mexican Navy helicopter was seen doing surveillance in Starr County. Residents of Falcon Heights… noticed a Mexican helicopter hovering over a home shortly after six o’clock last night. Witnesses say the helicopter hovered for about 15 minutes over a house where a known criminal used to live. Zapata County Sheriff Sigifredo Gonzalez Jr. says, “They had armored individuals in the chopper, open ramp, very military looking, in style and preparation.””

Um… and this was OK? The Mexican Navy is free and clear to send a heavily armed excursion into the United States?

Link to the story on KRGV.com.