Overview

• Hy-Vee and Schnucks supermarkets have initiated recalls for various cream cheese spreads and mixes potentially contaminated with salmonella.
• Affected products include Hy-Vee's whipped and plain cream cheese and Schnucks' whip, strawberry, and cream cheese spreads.
• The recalls span eight Midwestern states, impacting consumers in areas like Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri.
• No confirmed illnesses reported, but consumers are advised to discard or return purchased items for refunds.
• The contamination was traced back to a shared supplier, Schreiber Foods, prompting the precautionary recalls.