Pringles Real Potato Crisps

CINCINNATI, March 9 (UPI) -- The Procter & Gamble Co. of Cincinnati says it is recalling two varieties of Pringles potato crisps because of possible bacterial contamination.

P&G officials said they took the action under a recommendation from the Food & Drug Administration that manufacturers recall products containing hydrolyzed vegetable protein made by Basic Food Flavors Inc. of Las Vegas because the ingredient might be contaminated with salmonella bacteria

The Cincinnati company said it is recalling two flavors of Pringles -- "Restaurant Cravers Cheeseburgers" and "Family Faves Taco Night" -- with specific "best by" dates. The dates for the Restaurant Cravers Cheeseburger product are "02/2011" and "04/2011." The Family Faves Taco Night recalled canisters have "best by" dates of "03/2011," "04/2011" and "05/2011." The dates are located on the bottom of the canister.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should discard them and call P&G at 877-876-7881 for a replacement coupon or refund.

It's time for oily potato chips to give up their space on your picnic table. If you're looking for a replacement side dish with a satisfying crunch — along with a guilt-free munch — you might want to grab yourself a handful of one of these crisps instead.

» Pringles Multigrain:
Available in original, ranch and cheddar, these snack cylinders ($1.49) look familiar. But instead of mere potato, the ingredient list also includes wheat and rice, which makes for a product that resembles tortilla chips yet still tastes potato-y. Just don't eat too many: They're only a tad less caloric and fatty than the regular spuds version.

» Potato Flyers:

The folks behind Pirate's Booty have taken on taters, and the results are baked discs of deliciousness ($1.99), available in original; sour cream and onion; sea salt and vinegar; and barbecue. A serving low in calories (120) and fat (no saturated fat at all!), and, weirdly, it's also a good source of vitamin C (15 percent of your recommended daily intake).