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Shoppers at Aldi and Hy-Vee need to check their refrigerators for cream cheese products that have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination.
Details of the Recall
On May 9, Aldi announced a recall in cooperation with Schreiber Foods, Inc. The recall includes several varieties of Happy Farms cream cheese products: Whipped Cream Cheese Spread, Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread, Cream Cheese Spread, and Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread.
Hy-Vee, Inc., an Iowa-based grocery retailer, issued a voluntary recall on May 6 for two of its cream cheese spreads due to potential salmonella contamination. These products were manufactured at different third-party facilities around the Midwest and sold under Hy-Vee’s private label and bulk packaging programs.
Specific Products and Codes
Aldi's Recalled Products:
- Regular Cream Cheese (8 oz): UPC 4099100101737
- Whipped Cream Cheese (8 oz): UPC 4099100101881
- Chive & Onion Cream Cheese (8 oz): UPC 4099100101751
- Strawberry Cream Cheese (8 oz): UPC 4099100101744
- Sell-by dates: From 08/30/2024 to 09/22/2024
Hy-Vee's Recalled Products:
- Cream Cheese Spread (12 oz): UPC 0075450096120, Use by 10/1/2024
- Whipped Cream Cheese Spread (8 oz): UPC 0075450096132, Use by 8/7/2024 and 8/14/2024
Distribution
Aldi's Products are sold at select stores in 29 states, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia, among others.
Hy-Vee's Products are distributed across eight Midwestern states, including Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
Actions for Consumers
Customers who purchased any of the affected cream cheese products should discard them immediately or return them to their local store for a full refund. Aldi and Hy-Vee have both removed the affected products from their shelves.
Contact Information:
- Aldi: Customers can call a toll-free number or email Schreiber Foods’ consumer relations for further assistance.
- Hy-Vee: Customers can contact the customer care center by phone.
Health Impacts
Salmonella infection typically results in symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, which begin six hours to six days after infection. Most individuals recover without treatment within four to seven days. However, severe cases can occur, especially in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems, requiring medical treatment or hospitalization.
Aldi and Hy-Vee have issued these recalls out of an abundance of caution to ensure customer safety. They sincerely regret any inconvenience caused and are committed to addressing any concerns from their customers regarding these recalls.
