The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0834-2019·Announced 2019-02-13

HyVee Strawberry Bettercreme Cheesecake Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk

Hy-Vee Stores Inc is recalling Strawberry Bettercreme Cheesecakes because the product tested positive for Salmonella. Consumers in eight states should discard the product.

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 minimum severity score of 4. Additionally, the presence of Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen, in a ready-to-eat food product typically warrants the highest severity rating in the absence of mitigating factors, aligning with the 'Critical' criteria for severe health risks.

Plain-English summary

Hy-Vee Stores Inc is recalling HyVee brand Strawberry-flavored Bettercreme cheese cakes. The recall was initiated because the product contained an ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella.

The affected products are packaged in clear plastic containers in 8 oz and 32 oz sizes, with expiration dates ranging from December 6, 2018, to January 11, 2019. The recall covers 2,608 units of the 32 oz size and 4,367 units of the 8 oz size, along with other similar sizes.

The product was distributed to consumers in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Consumers should discard the recalled product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
HyVee brand Strawberry-flavored Bettercreme cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Strawberry Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 8 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 82317 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Strawberry Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 32 O
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

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.

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