The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0828-2019·Announced 2019-02-13

Hy-Vee Oreo Bettercreme Cheesecakes Recalled for Salmonella

Hy-Vee is recalling Oreo-flavored Bettercreme cheesecakes because the product tested positive for Salmonella. Consumers in eight states should discard the affected items.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this as an FDA Class I recall, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Hy-Vee Stores Inc is recalling specific packages of HyVee brand Oreo-flavored Bettercreme cheese cakes. The recall is being conducted because the product contained an ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella.

The affected products include Oreo Bettercreme Cheesecakes in 8 oz and 29 oz clear plastic containers, as well as 32 oz and other similar sizes. The expiration dates for the recalled items range between December 6, 2018, and January 11, 2019.

The products were distributed to consumers in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Consumers who have purchased these items should discard them or return them to the store of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
HyVee brand Oreo-flavored Bettercreme cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Oreo Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 8 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 82331 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Oreo Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 29 OZ, HyVee West Des
Manufacturer
Hy-Vee Stores Inc

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

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

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 16 recalled by Hy-Vee Stores Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 16 products in this recall →