The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0836-2019·Announced 2019-02-13

Hy-Vee Blueberry and Cherry Cheesecakes Recalled for Salmonella

Hy-Vee is recalling blueberry and cherry-flavored cheesecakes because the product tested positive for Salmonella. The recall affects consumers in eight states.

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 according to the rubric. Additionally, the presence of Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Hy-Vee Stores Inc is recalling specific packages of HyVee brand blueberry and cherry-flavored cheese cakes. The recall was initiated because the product contained an ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella.

The affected products include Flag Cheesecake (9 oz) and Flag Cheesecake Family Size (34 oz) packaged in clear plastic containers. The expiration dates for the recalled items range from December 6, 2018, to January 11, 2019.

The products were distributed to consumers in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and dispose of them or return them to the store of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
HyVee brand blueberry and cherry-flavored cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Flag Cheesecake, Net Wt. 9 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 80153 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Flag Cheesecake Family Size, Net Wt. 34 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines,
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 →