Midwestern and Southern grocer Hy-Vee is voluntarily recalling two varieties of its Hy-Vee Cream Cheese Spread along with its bulk-packaged Cookies & Cream Mix out of an abundance of caution due to the potential for contamination with Salmonella.
What Hy-Vee Products Are Recalled?
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Hy-Vee Whipped Cream Cheese Spread - 8 oz. (UPC: 0075450096132) with Use By/Best By dates of 8/7/2024 and 8/14/2024.
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Hy-Vee Cream Cheese Spread - 12 oz. (UPC: 0075450096120) with a Use By/Best By date of 10/1/2024.
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Hy-Vee To Go Cookies & Cream Mix - 4 oz. (UPC: 0075450486740) with a Use By/Best By date of 12/5/2024 and lot number 24073, 24101, or 24117.
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Hy-Vee Cookies & Cream Mix - 16 oz. (UPC: 0075450486730) with a Use By/Best By date of 12/5/2024 and lot number 24073, 24101, or 24117.
Where Were the Products Distributed?
The affected products were distributed to Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore, Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores, and Dollar Fresh Market locations in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
What Is Salmonella?
Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause serious illness and includes symptoms like fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Take careful precautions to avoid consuming the recalled products.
Important Information on the Hy-Vee Cream Cheese & Cookies and Cream Mix Recall
The recall is limited to the specific products and dates listed above, and all other Hy-Vee Cream Cheese and bulk-packaged items are safe. So far, no illnesses have been reported to date and Hy-Vee has pulled all of the affected products from its shelves.
What Should I Do If I Have the Recalled Items?
Consumers who purchased the recalled products should discard them or return them to their local Hy-Vee store for a full refund. For questions, contact Hy-Vee Customer Care at (800) 772-4098 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
