Updated: Jun. 06, 2024
The FDA states eight varieties sold at massive grocers—and one international fast food chain—may be contaminated.
Start spreading the news: If you brought a store-brand version of cream cheese anytime in the past two months, or if you’ve done a fast food breakfast run, you might want to check your dairy drawer or Dunkin’ bag. Thursday, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a report that 835,721 units of cream cheese had been recalled due to “potential Salmonella contamination.”
Green Bay, WI-based manufacturer Schreiber Foods is the organization that’s issuing the recall after distributing eight varieties of cream cheese product to grocers or Dunkin’ restaurant locations in the following states: California, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Mississippi, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. The FDA notes that product was also shipped to Puerto Rico.
Expiration dates for all products range between August and October 2024. At least some product was packaged in April 2024.
The potentially contaminated products go by the following brand names and were sold according to variety through the following outlets:
- Cream Cheese Spread
- Packaged under the following brands:
- Dunkin, Net Wt 8 oz. (226g), UPC 0 29244-01497 0. Manufactured Exclusively for Dunkin Brands Inc. 130 Royal St. Canton, MA 02021
- Happy Farms, Net Wt 8 oz. (226g). UPC 4099100101737, Dist &Sold Exclusively by Aldi, Batavia, IL 60510.
- Hy Vee, Net Wt 8 oz. (226g), UPC 0 75450-09610 1. Distributed by Hy-Vee Inc. West Des Moines, IA 50266.
- Hy Vee, Net Wt 12 oz. (340g), UPC 0 75450-09612 5. Distributed by Hy-Vee Inc. West Des Moines, IA 50266.
- Piggly Wiggly, Net Wt 8 oz. (226g), UPC 0 41290-1066 9. Distributed by Piggly Wiggly LLC, Keene NH 03431.
- Schnucks, Net Wt 8 oz. (226g). UPC 0 41318-58023 5. Distributed By Schnuck Markets, Inc. St. Louis, MO 63146-6928
- Bulk Culinary Cream Cheese Spread, Net Wt. 30 lbs. Manufactured by Schreiber Foods, Inc., Green Bay, Wi 54301
- Packaged under the following brands:
- Whipped Cream Cheese Spread, Net Wt 8 oz. (226g)
- Packaged under the following brands:
- Dutch Farms, Net, UPC 0 919145-67990 1. Distribured By: Dutch Farms, Chicago, IL 60628.
- Fareway, UPC 0 21333-83051 5. Packed for Fareway Store, Inc. Boone, Iowa 50036.
- Happy Farms, UPC 4099100101881, Dist & Sold Exclusively by Aldi, Batavia, IL 60510
- Hy Vee , UPC 0 75450-09613 2. Distributed by Hy-Vee Inc. West Des Moines, IA 50266.
- Kroger, UPC 0 11110-58088 7. Distributed By The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, OH 45202.
- Our Family, UPC 0 70253-50994 0. Distributed by Pique Brands, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 49518.
- Schnuck, UPC 0 41318-58005 1. Distributed By Schnuck Markets, Inc., St. Louis, MO 63146-6928.
- Packaged under the following brands:
- Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese Spread, Net Wt 8 oz. (226g)
- Packaged under the following brands:
- Fareway, UPC 0 21333-83053 9. Packed for Fareway Store, Inc. Boone, Iowa 50036.
- Essential Everyday, UPC 0 41303-00625 2. Distributed By Supervalu Inc., Eden Prairie, MN 55344.
- Schnuck, UPC 0 41318-58005 1. Distributed By Schnuck Markets, Inc., St. Louis, MO 63146-6928.
- Hy Vee, UPC 0 75450-09606 4. Distributed By Hy-Vee Inc. West Des Moines, IA 50266.
- Our Family, UPC 0 70253-50100 5. Distributed By Pique Brands, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 49518
- Packaged under the following brands:
- Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread, Net Wt 8 oz. (226g)
- Packaged under the following brands:
- Fareway, UPC 0 21333-83052 2. Packed for Fareway Store, Inc. Boone, Iowa 50036.
- Happy Farms, UPC 4099100 101744, Dist & Sold Exclusively by Aldi, Batavia, IL 60510.
- Hy Vee, UPC 0 75450-09616 3. Distributed by Hy-VeeInc. West Des Moines, IA 50266.
- Schnuck, UPC 0 41318-58007 5. Distributed By Schnuck Markets, Inc., St. Louis, MO 63146-6928.
- Packaged under the following brands:
- Chive and Onion Cream Cheese Spread, Net Wt. 8 oz. (226g)
- Packaged under the following brands:
- Fareway, UPC 0 21333-83066 9. Packed for Fareway Store, Inc. Boone, Iowa 50036.
- Happy Farms, UPC 4099100 101751. Dist & Sold Exclusively by Aldi, Batavia, IL 60510.
- Hy Vee, UPC 0 75450-09607 1. Distributedby Hy-Vee Inc. West Des Moines, IA 50266.
- Packaged under the following brands:
- Blueberry Cream Cheese Spread, Net Wt. 8 oz. (226g)
- Packaged under the brand Essential Everyday, UPC 0 41303-04876, Distributed By UNFI, Providence, RI 02908
- Variety Tray Chive Onion (UPC 4099100 101751), Strawberry (UPC 4099100 101744), and Plain Cream Cheese Spread (UPC 4099100 101737), each container Net Wt. 8 oz. (226g)
- Packaged under the brand Happy Farms, UPC. Dist & Sold Exclusively by Aldi
- Ranch Garlic Cream Cheese Spread, Net Wt. 5 lbs.
- Manufactured By Schreiber Foods, Inc., Green Bay, WI 54301
The FDA categorizes this as a Class II recall.
| What Each FDA Recall Classification Means | |
| Class I Recall | This is the most severe recall type, issued for products that could cause serious health issues or death. |
| Class II Recall | This type involves products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects. |
| Class III Recall | This is for products that are unlikely to cause health problems but fail to comply with FDA labeling or manufacturing regulations. |
There do not appear to be manufacturer instructions for how customers should proceed, but consumers may consider attempting to return purchased items to place of purchase.
The Mayo Clinic lists diarrhea, cramps, fever, nausea, headache, chills and blood in the stool as possible Salmonella symptoms. Contact a healthcare provider if you believe you may have consumed any of the recalled products.
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