Hy-Vee Peppermint Bark Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
Hy-Vee Stores Inc is recalling Peppermint Bark products because an ingredient may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall affects specific retail stores in eight states.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) without reported illness, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Hy-Vee Stores Inc is voluntarily recalling approximately 4,107 pounds of Peppermint Bark packaged in 4-ounce and 12-ounce plastic tray containers and 9-ounce tubs. The products were labeled with Hy-Vee scale tickets and identified as being from Hy-Vee West Des Moines, IA. The recall is being conducted because the product contains an ingredient that was previously recalled by a supplier due to potential contamination with Salmonella.
The affected products were distributed exclusively to Hy-Vee retail stores located in Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The sell-by dates for the recalled items range from January 26 to February 23, 2017. Specific UPC codes for the affected packaging include 026133800000, 026133700000, and 026267900000.
Consumers who have purchased these products should check their sell-by dates and packaging details to determine if they are affected. If the product matches the description and dates provided, consumers should discard the product or return it to the store of purchase for a refund. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Peppermint Bark packaged in 4oz. (UPC 026133800000),12 oz. (UPC 026133700000) plastic tray containers, and 9 oz. tubs (UPC 026267900000) for retail sale, labeled with Hy-Vee scale ticket. The product was labeled HyVee West Des Moines, IA.
- Manufacturer
- Hy-Vee Stores Inc
- Category
- Food — Confectionery
- 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 (2)
- Sell by date range: January 26 - February 23
- 2017.
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 8 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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