RTE Bacon Base Recalled over Salmonella

WASHINGTONNestlé Professional North America, a Cleveland, Ohio firm, is recalling approximately 6,000 pounds of a ready-to-eat (RTE) bacon base product that contain hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) that may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The recall involves 1-pound plastic cups of MINORS BACON BASE. Each package contains code numbers 92815489, 93095489, or 93385489 as well as the case code 00 074826 08606 7-00 G 11003264. Each case contains six cups and bears establishment number 1045 inside the USDA mark of inspection. The RTE product was produced on Oct. 8, 2009, Nov. 5, 2009 and Dec. 4, 2009, and distributed nationwide to distributors and restaurants.

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