Massive Recall of Over 800,000 Units of Cream Cheese Due to Salmonella Contamination

June 12, 2024 USA

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Schreiber Foods Inc. of Green Bay, WI, has issued a recall of 836,721 units of various cream cheese products due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall, which began on May 3, 2024, affects numerous well-known brands and is ongoing.

Affected Brands and Products

The recall includes cream cheese products under the following brands:

Dutch Farms
Fareway
Happy Farms
Hy Vee
Kroger
Our Family
Schnuck
Essential Everyday
Dunkin
Piggly Wiggly
Schreiber Foods

Distribution Areas

The recalled cream cheese products were distributed in the following states:

California, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia,Washington, Wisconsin

Additionally, products were shipped to Puerto Rico.

Health Risks of Salmonella

Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, elderly adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after consumption. Severe cases may require hospitalization.

Symptoms and Treatment

Symptoms: Diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever
At-Risk Groups: Young children, elderly, immunocompromised individuals
Action: Seek medical attention if symptoms develop after consuming the recalled products. Inform your doctor about potential Salmonella exposure for appropriate testing and diagnosis.

Recalled Product Details

Whipped Cream Cheese Spread (8 oz.):

Dutch Farms: EXP 14 AUG 24, EXP 17 AUG 24
Fareway: USE BY SEP 03 24, USE BY SEP 13 24, USE BY SEP 21 24
Happy Farms: SELL BY 08/30/2024, SELL BY 08/31/2024, SELL BY 09/01/2024, SELL BY 09/03/2024, SELL BY 09/04/2024
Hy Vee: BEST BY 08/07/24, BEST BY 08/14/24
Kroger: BEST IF USED BY AUG 08 24
Our Family: BEST BY 08/08/24
Schnuck: BEST BY 08/08/24

Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese Spread (8 oz.):

Fareway: USE BY SEP 13 24, USE BY SEP 22 24, USE BY SEP 01 24
Essential Everyday: BEST BY 09/01/24
Schnuck: BEST BY 08/08/24
Hy Vee: BEST BY 09/13/24, BEST BY 09/22/24
Our Family: BEST BY 09/01/24

Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread (8 oz.):

Fareway: USE BY SEP 08 24
Happy Farms: SELL BY 09/08/2024, SELL BY 09/15/2024
Hy Vee: BEST BY 09/08/24
Schnuck: BEST BY 09/08/24

Blueberry Cream Cheese Spread (8 oz.):

Essential Everyday: BEST BY 09/19/24

Variety Tray (Chive Onion, Strawberry, Plain Cream Cheese Spread, each 8 oz.):

Happy Farms: SELL BY various dates from 07/19/2024 to 09/22/2024

Ranch Garlic Cream Cheese Spread (5 lbs.):

Schreiber Foods: EXP Aug 15 24

Cream Cheese Spread (8 oz.):

Dunkin: USE BY SEP 01 2024, USE BY SEP 15 2024
Happy Farms: SELL BY 09/01/2024, SELL BY 09/08/2024, SELL BY 09/15/2024
Hy Vee: BEST BY 10/01/24
Hy Vee: BEST BY 10/01/24
Piggly Wiggly: BEST BY 10/15/24
Schnucks: BEST BY 10/08/24
Bulk Culinary Cream Cheese Spread (30 lbs.): PKD ON APR 16 24

Consumer Action

Consumers are advised not to use the recalled cream cheese products. These products should be disposed of or returned to the place of purchase.

For further information and updates, please visit the FDA website or contact Schreiber Foods Inc.

Stay safe and stay informed.

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