Popular snacks sold by Hy-Vee have been pulled from shelves amidst fears they could be contaminated with salmonella.
Cream cheese spreads and cookies and cream mixes sold by Hy-Vee are subject to the recall. Customers who own the recalled products should throw them away or return them to stores for a refund.
The 4 Hy-Vee Products Being Recalled
Hy-vee is recalling two cream cheese spread products. The first of these is cream cheese spread in 12-ounce containers with best-by dates of October 1 and a UPC code of 0075450096120. The second is whipped cream cheese spread in 8-ounce containers with best-by dates of August 7 and August 14 and a UPC code of 0075450096132.
The company is also recalling two cookies and cream mixes. The first of these is a 16-ounce mix with best by dates in December, UPC code 0075450486730 and lot numbers 24073, 24101, 24117. The second is a 4-once mix with best by dates in December, UPC code 0075450486740 and lot numbers 24073, 24101 and 24117.
Potentially Deadly: The FDA’s Warning
Anyone wondering if they could take a risk and still consume the recalled foods in their possession, should stop and listen to what the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said.
Last week, the FDA saddled the recalled products with their most serious hazard classification. The Class I warning that was issued is used “when there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”
The 8 States Impacted
Americans on the East and West Coast will be relieved to learn that the Hy-Vee recall will not impact them – as the chain of supermarkets does not operate in the region. However, the same can’t be said for Midwesterners.
The eight states where the recall is active are: South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Illinois.
How Many Illnesses Have Hy-Vee Products Caused?
Despite the popularity of the Hy-Vee food products that have been recalled, there have not yet been any reports of customers becoming ill after consuming the recalled foods.
However, just because it hasn’t happened yet, doesn’t mean it couldn’t happen in the future. The FDA’s Class I warning makes clear the risks and underscores how important it is to return or throw away the recalled foods.
Salmonella: What To Look Out For
Salmonella is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract and is most commonly caused by contaminated food and water. There are several symptoms of salmonella that people should look out for.
The Mayo Clinic list the symptoms of salmonella infection as: diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, fever, chills, vomiting, headaches, and blood in stool. Symptoms generally last a few days to a week.
What To Do If You Think You Have Salmonella?
Most salmonella infections go away on their own after a few days of symptoms, meaning medical attention isn’t required. However, infants, young children, older adults, and immuno-compromised people should seek out a healthcare provider if affected.
Though most cases of salmonella clear up quickly, the infection can be deadly – causing 420 deaths per year in the United States. According to the Mayo Clinic, one should call a health care provider if their salmonella symptoms last more than a few days, are associated with high fever or bloody stools, and/or if they are experiencing dehydration
More Bad News For Cookie Fans
Cookie fans impacted by the Hy-Vee recall received more bad news last week – courtesy of Rise Baking Company. They are recalling almost 30,000 cases of cookie dough due to Salmonella fears.
The recall, which was initiated at the start of May, is ongoing and impacts 21 states. A full list of states impacted by the recall can be found here.
Who Are Hy-Vee?
Hy-Vee is a chain of supermarkets that has more than 280 stores spread across eight Midwestern and Southern states. More Hy-Vee stores are planned in Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Alabama.
Hy-Vee was founded 94 years ago in Beaconsfield, Iowa by Charles Hyde and David Vredenburg. The chain, whose slogan is “Where there’s a helpful smile in every aisle”, employs 93,000 people.
2024: A Busy Year For Recalls
Cookies and cream cheese spreads aren’t the only products to be hit by a recall this year. Popular Noodles and some Charles Boggini sodas are currently under recall owing to undisclosed ingredients.
After a multi-year, multi-state outbreak of _Listeria monocytogenes_, the FDA announced a recall this year of Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc products. So far this year, over two dozen drinks have been recalled by the FDA.
