, located in Algona, Wash., said the recall covers its sweet Maui onion Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips and its Hawaiian Sweet Maui Onion Rings over fears they are contaminated with salmonella.

The products were

made with a vegetable protein that tested positive for the bacterium.

The recall is one of several associated with tainted hydrolyzed vegetable protein sold by

. of Nevada.

of New York, which also used the vegetable protein, said today it is pulling Castella Chicken Soup Base sold to retail stores and to food service organizations.

Both companies said there are no known illnesses reported in connection with these products. Salmonella, which is killed with proper cooking, causes gastro-intestinal problems and can cause severe illness in those who have compromised immune systems.

The

. Customers can call the company at 888-299-7646 with questions.

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