Hy-Vee Pumpkin Bettercreme Cheesecake Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
Hy-Vee is recalling specific sizes of Pumpkin Bettercreme Cheesecake because the product tested positive for Salmonella. Consumers in eight states should check expiration dates and discard affected items.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 per the rubric, as Class I recalls represent a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.
Plain-English summary
Hy-Vee Stores Inc is recalling specific packages of HyVee brand Pumpkin-flavored Bettercreme cheese cakes. The recall was initiated because the product contained an ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella. The affected products include 7 oz and 27 oz packages, as well as 32 oz and other similar sizes, distributed in clear plastic containers.
The recalled items have expiration dates ranging from December 6, 2018, to January 11, 2019. These products were distributed to consumers in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. The recall covers approximately 2,608 units of 32 oz and similar sizes, and 4,367 units of 8 oz and similar sizes.
Consumers who have purchased these products should check their expiration dates and packaging. If the product matches the description and expiration date range, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- HyVee brand Pumpkin-flavored Bettercreme cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Pumpkin Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 7 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 82321 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Pumpkin Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 27 OZ, HyVee
- Manufacturer
- Hy-Vee Stores Inc
- Category
- Food — Dairy / Desserts
- Hazard
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
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.
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