Salt Lake Company Says Powdered Egg Firms Present Possible Health Hazard

Salt Lake City, Utah – Blue Chip Group, Inc. has just been approved by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to manufacture powdered, or dry eggs, but during the application process learned that other firms, including some in Utah, produce powdered eggs without federal approval.

Blue Chip Group, Inc. is the only company west of the Mississippi that has been approved by the USDA and has a USDA inspector present at all times while powdered eggs are being produced, according to Jeff Augason, of Blue Chip Group, Inc.

The potential for salmonella and other forms of food poisoning from powdered eggs is high, if those eggs are not produced under extremely high standards. Unless powdered eggs are tested before being sold to consumers there is no way to know if the eggs are contaminated, explained Augason.

“We want to comply with federal law to insure that our customers are protected from contaminated eggs. We invested in over six months of construction and government red tape to create a powdered egg production facility that is of the highest possible quality,” said Augason.

During the application process, officials from Blue Chip Group, Inc. became aware that other companies in Utah are manufacturing powdered eggs without USDA certification or approval. Augason said the USDA has only recently become aware of the situation, and he expects the government will soon take action to protect the public health.

“It is very easy for powdered eggs to become contaminated, and the result could be a lot of sick people,” said Augason.

Blue Chip Group, Inc. is well known for the food storage products it has been selling for over 30 years. Many people are familiar with the distinctive black and white cans of Morning Moos milk alternative and other food storage products currently available in Macey’s grocery stores.

The company occupies three buildings and offers consumers a wide variety of food products at their retail location at 432 West 3440 South in Salt Lake City, however a large portion of their growing business comes from their Internet site at http://www.BlueChipGroup.net. The company has customers in many states and foreign countries.

Augason offers help and suggestions for food storage at http://www.FoodStorageIdeas.com, as well as information about gluten-free foods at http://www.GlutenFreeBulkFoods.com.

About Blue Chip Group, Inc.
Founded in 1972 by Phil Augason, Blue Chip Group, Inc. is a family-owned business that provides high quality storage foods in bulk quantities to save money, and help customers prepare for troubled times. The company has grown into a thriving enterprise with 20 employees and a growing customer base throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Saudi Arabia, Africa, and more.

Press Contact:
Jeff Augason
801-263-6667 x24

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