Cream cheese recalled due to salmonella problems sold at Aldi, Hy-Vee

Aldi and Hy-Vee shoppers, check your refrigerator for cream cheese products that have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.

Details of Aldi, Schreiber Foods and Hy-Vee cream cheese recalls

“In partnership with Schreiber Foods, Inc., and out of an abundance of caution, ALDI Inc. is recalling Happy Farms Whipped Cream Cheese Spread, Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread, Cream Cheese Spread, and Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread products,” the company said in a statement on May 9.

Aldi did not indicate in the recall whether any illnesses have been reported related to the recalled cream cheese products.

A representative for Aldi and Schreiber Foods did not immediately respond to ABC News’ request for comment.

On May 6, Hy-Vee, Inc., an Iowa-based grocery chain, issued a voluntary recall for two varieties of its “Hy-Vee Cream Cheese Spread” out of an abundance of caution due to the potential for Salmonella contamination. The company reported this in a communication to the American Food and Drug Administration.

According to Hy-Vee’s recall notice, the products were manufactured at several third-party factories in the Midwest. The products were sold under Hy-Vee’s private label and bulk packaging programs.

“The manufacturers of these products have notified Hy-Vee of the potential problem and out of an abundance of caution, Hy-Vee is voluntarily recalling these specific products,” the recall statement said.

At the time of publication, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse events resulting from the consumption of the products sold at Hy-Vee. A Hy-Vee representative did not immediately respond to ABC News’ request for comment.

Product label information for cream cheese products for recalled products

A total of four cream cheese spreads in 8-ounce cups, sold under the Aldi brand, are affected by this recall: regular cream cheese, whipped cream cheese, chives and onion, and strawberry.

The whipped cream cheese carries the UPC code 4099100101881; regular cream cheese UPC code is 4099100101737; Chives and onion UPC code is 4099100101751; and Strawberry’s UPC code is 4099100101744.

Each product had an expiration date from 08/30/2024 to 09/22/2024. Click here for each product’s specific sell-by dates, plus additional information on the product label.

The recalled Hy-Vee Cream Cheese Spread, sold in 12-ounce containers, bears the UPC code 0075450096120 and has a best before date of 10/1/2024.

The second recalled product, Hy-Vee Whipped Cream Cheese Spread, sold in 8-ounce containers, has the UPC code 0075450096132 and two best-by dates: 8/7/2024; 08/14/2024.

Where recalled cream cheese products were sold

Aldi stores in 29 states

The affected products were sold in select Aldi stores in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York , North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

Hy-Vee stores in 8 states

The two affected Hy-Vee cream cheese products were distributed and sold at Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore and Dollar Fresh Market locations, and Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores in eight Midwestern states: Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

What to do with recalled cream cheese products

Aldi, along with Schreiber Foods, has urged customers who may have products affected by this recall to immediately throw them away or return them to their local store for a full refund.

Customers with further questions can also call a toll-free number or contact Schreiber Foods consumer relations via email.

“ALDI sincerely regrets the inconvenience and concerns caused as a result of this recall,” the company said.

Hy-Vee stated that all affected items have been removed from shelves and is encouraging all customers who purchased the products to “discard the product or return it to their local Hy-Vee store for a full refund.”

Customers with additional questions can contact customer service by telephone.

Potential health effects, symptoms of salmonella

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most people infected with salmonella experience diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, and symptoms typically begin six hours to six days after ingesting the bacteria.

Most people recover without treatment after four to seven days. But some — especially children under five and adults 65 and older, or people with weakened immune systems — may experience more severe illness that requires medical treatment or hospitalization, the CDC states.