Dairy enthusiasts, take heed: a recent cream cheese recall may affect your kitchen pantry.
836,721 units of cream cheese products have been recalled by Schreiber Foods Inc., headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, owing to concerns over potential contamination with Salmonella. Major grocery chains such as Aldi, Kroger, and Hy Vee were among those distributing these items.
The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has publicized a recall notice, stating that the recall process started on May 3, 2024, and is currently in progress. Affected products were supplied to various states across the U.S., including California, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin, as well as to Puerto Rico.
Subsequent to the recall announcement, Aldi has partnered with Schreiber Foods, Inc. to issue a recall for its Happy Farm cream cheese spread brands as a preventative measure. The recall includes several varieties such as Happy Farms Whipped Cream Cheese Spread, Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread, Cream Cheese Spread, and Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread, with availability limited to select ALDI outlets across roughly thirty states.
The initial May 3 recall includes cream cheeses under the Dutch Farms, Fareway, Hy Vee, Kroger, Our Family, Schnuck, Essential Everyday, Dunkin, Piggly Wiggly, and Schreiber Foods brand names.
Consumers in possession of the recalled cream cheese products have been advised to either dispose of them or to return them to the purchase location for a full refund.
FAQs about the Cream Cheese Recall
What should I do if I have purchased a recalled cream cheese product?
If you’ve purchased any of the cream cheese products in question, you should stop consuming them immediately. You have the option to dispose of the product or return it to the store where you bought it for a refund.
How do I know if my cream cheese is part of the recall?
Look at the brand and the specific product types listed in the recall notice from the FDA. You can also check the product’s packaging for a specific recall notice or contact the store where you bought it for verification.
Has anyone become ill from these cream cheese products?
The available information does not specify if any illnesses have been reported. Recalls are often issued as a preventive step upon discovery of potential contamination.
How can Salmonella contamination occur in cream cheese?
Salmonella contamination in foods like cream cheese can occur due to unsanitary manufacturing processes or contaminations during handling. It can also happen if an ingredient used in the product is contaminated.
Where can I find more information on this recall?
For more details on the recall, you can read the official FDA notice or contact the customer service department of the retail brand from which your cream cheese product was purchased.