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"There is a recall of cream cheese products."

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May `24 - May `24

This claim was archived on May 17, 2024

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Several grocery chains have recently recalled spreadable cream cheese products due to potential salmonella contamination. Hy-Vee Inc. recalled two varieties of Hy-Vee Cream Cheese Spread, and bulk Cookies & Cream mix. Schnuck’s recalled three varieties of cream cheese spread. Aldi’s and Shreiber Foods Inc. (Hornbacher’s) recalled two cream cheese products. These recalled products should be thrown away or returned.

WHAT WE KNOW

Salmonella contamination in a third-party manufacturer has led to a recall of several spreadable cream cheese products sold at Hy-Vee, Schnuck’s, Aldi’s, and Shreiber Foods (Hornbacher’s). Hy-Vee bulk “cookies and cream mix” has also been recalled. There have been no reported illnesses as of 5/12/24. A complete list of recalled Hy-Vee products can be found here. Recalled items are Aldi’s are listed here, and Schreiber Foods or Hornbacher’s recalled items can be found here. Schnuck’s recalled cheese spreads are listed here.

As of May 6, 2024, the products affected by the recall were sold in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

Consumers should check their refrigerators for recalled items and throw them away or return them for a full refund. Anything that touches the recalled items should be washed with soap and hot water or other disinfectant.

Salmonella is a bacteria that causes diarrhea, stomach cramping, and fever and is most often spread through contaminated food. Symptoms appear within 6 hours to 6 days after infection and cases last 4-7 days. Most people can treat their symptoms at home with rest and fluids, but hospitalization may be required in severe cases.

Food that is contaminated with salmonella will both look, smell, and taste fine. It is estimated that for every reported case of salmonella illness in the US about 30 cases go unreported. Consumers should contact a healthcare provider if they believe they may have symptoms of salmonella infection.