(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.

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