Company Recalls Cream Cheese Spread Due to Potential Salmonella Risk

In the FDA statement, the recall was done out an abundance of caution.

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The FDA announced that Hy-Vee, Inc., is voluntarily recalling 2 varieties of its Hy-Vee Cream Cheese Spread out of an abundance of caution due to the potential for contamination with Salmonella. Additionally, Hy-Vee is voluntarily recalling its bulk-packaged Cookies & Cream Mix out of an abundance of caution due to the potential for contamination with Salmonella. The affected products are listed below in the Table.¹

The affected products were distributed in several states in the Midwest including Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. The products have been distributed to Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore and Dollar Fresh Market,Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores.¹

The products are manufactured at different third-party facilities, and are sold under HyVee’s private label and bulk packaging programs. The manufacturers of these products notified Hy-Vee of the potential issue and out of an abundance of caution Hy-Vee is voluntarily recalling these specific products. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of any of these products.¹

Table. The affected products of the voluntary recall.

Table Credit: FDA

Salmonella Symptoms

Salmonella symptoms typically appear 12 to 72 hours after infection according to the FDA. The illness, salmonellosis, usually lasts 4 to 7 days and most people recover without treatment. However, they caution that approximately 450 people die annually from salmonella, and at-risk groups for severe infection include: children younger than five, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.²

Most people with salmonellosis develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. More severe cases of salmonellosis may include a high fever, aches, headaches, lethargy, a rash, blood in the urine or stool, and in some cases may become fatal.²

For consumers who purchased these products, they are advised to discard these products. And for anyone who has consumed these products and begin to feel symptoms, they are advised to contact their health care provider.²

According to the news statement, no other varieties of Hy-Vee Cream Cheese or bulk-packaged items are affected by this voluntary recall and no illnesses have been reported in connection with this problem.¹

To learn more about the recall, the FDA site has more information.


References
1. Recall_Supplier Recalls Impact Two Hy-Vee Products Third-Party Manufacturers Alert Retailer of Potential for Contamination; No Illnesses Reported. FDA news statement. May 6, 2024. Accessed May 14, 2024.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/recall_supplier-recalls-impact-two-hy-vee-products-third-party-manufacturers-alert-retailer2. Salmonella (Salmonellosis). FDA. Updated March 29, 2019. Accessed May 14, 2024.
https://www.fda.gov/food/foodborne-pathogens/salmonella-salmonellosis