Fears of potential salmonella contamination have led to recalls of cream cheese at several major supermarket retailers. On Wednesday, May 8, Food Poisoning News reported on cream cheese recalls at Iowa-based Hy-Vee, Inc. but the size of the incident has now grown as store-branded cream cheese from Aldi, Schnucks, and Hornbacher’s grocery chains have joined the list. The affected products were manufactured for the retailers by Green Bay, Wisconsin-based Schreiber Foods.
Recall Background
A supplier to Schreiber Foods discovered that one of the ingredients used to make many of their cream cheese spreads had the potential to be contaminated by salmonella. The affected retailers initiated their respective recalls after being notified of the possible risk by Schreiber Foods.
Recalled Product Details by Retailer
Aldi
All affected products were sold under the “Happy Farms” brand name.
| Product | Size/Packaging | UPC Code | Sell By Date |
| Whipped Cream Cheese Spread | 8 ounce cup | 4099100101881 | 08/30/2024 08/31/2024 09/01/2024 09/03/2024 09/04/2024 |
| Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread | 8 ounce cup | 4099100101751 | 09/13/2024 09/22/2024 |
| Cream Cheese Spread | 8 ounce cup | 4099100101737 | 09/01/2024 09/08/2024 09/15/2024 |
| Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread | 8 ounce cup | 4099100101744 | 09/08/2024 09/15/2024 |
The affected products were sold in multiple states, including AL, AZ, AR, CA DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WV, WI, and Washington DC.
Hy-Vee
| UPC | Product and Size | Use By/Best By | Lot Number |
| 0075450096132 | Hy-Vee Whipped Cream Cheese Spread – 8 oz. | 8/7/2024; 8/14/2024 | N/A |
| 0075450096120 | Hy-Vee Cream Cheese Spread – 12 oz. | 10/1/2024 | N/A |
| 0075450486740 | Hy-Vee To Go Cookies & Cream Mix – 4 oz. | 12/5/2024 | 24073 |
| 0075450486740 | Hy-Vee To Go Cookies & Cream Mix – 4 oz. | 12/1/2024 | 24101 |
| 0075450486740 | Hy-Vee To Go Cookies & Cream Mix – 4 oz. | 12/5/2024 | 24117 |
| 0075450486730 | Hy-Vee Cookies & Cream Mix – 16 oz. | 12/5/2024 | 24073 |
| 0075450486730 | Hy-Vee Cookies & Cream Mix – 16 oz. | 12/1/2024 | 24101 |
| 0075450486730 | Hy-Vee Cookies & Cream Mix – 16 oz. | 12/5/2024 | 24117 |
Schnucks
| Product | UPC | Best By Date |
| Schnucks Whip Cream Spread | 4131858005 | 8/8/2024 |
| Schnucks Strawberry Spread | 4131858007 | 9/8/2024 |
| Schnucks Cream Cheese Spread | 4131858023 | 10/8/2024 |
Hornbacher’s
| Product | UPC | Best By Date |
| Essential Everyday Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese Spread – 8 oz. | 41303006252 | 9/1/2024 |
Consumer Action
Consumers should check their refrigerators against the recalled product information from the respective supermarkets. If any of the products are found they should be disposed of immediately or returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Health Risks
Salmonella infections affect nearly 1.3 million people in the United States each year. Symptoms include stomach aches, diarrhea, and fever. While most people recover without complications, some cases can be severe, leading to hospitalization and even death.
Commenting on this story, one national food attorney said, “Foodborne salmonella infection can potentially have severe consequences. Anyone who has consumed the recalled products should see their medical provider, whether they are showing infection symptoms, or not”
