Hy-Vee Stores Inc

Recall #F-0829-2019 · Initiated 2019-01-04

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by FoodRecallsDB.info

What happened

Hy-Vee brand Golden Oreo cheesecakes have been recalled because an ingredient tested positive for Salmonella bacteria. The affected products were sold in 7 oz and 29 oz sizes across eight Midwest states.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed these cheesecakes could potentially be affected, though young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness from Salmonella.

What to do

Check your freezer for these products and do not eat them. Throw away any Golden Oreo Bettercreme Cheesecakes with the UPC numbers listed if you purchased them between the distribution dates in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, or Wisconsin. Contact Hy-Vee customer service if you have questions.

Product

HyVee brand Golden Oreo-flavored cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Golden Oreo Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 7 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 82329 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Golden Oreo Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 29 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 82330 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers;

Reason for recall

Product contained an ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella.

Quantity affected

2,608 32 oz and other similar sizes; 4,367 8 oz and other similar sizes

Distribution

Distributed to consumers in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Lot / code info

Expiration date range between December 6, 2018 and January 11, 2019

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release