Hy-Vee, Inc., based in West Des Moines, Iowa, is recalling an additional 12 salads across its eight-state region due to the potential that they may be contaminated with Cyclospora.
A news release says the potential for contamination was brought to Hy-Vee’s attention when Fresh Express – which manufactures the product – announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) expanded its investigation of an outbreak of Cyclospora in the upper Midwest section of the United States. The 12 salads are in addition to the 12 oz. Hy-Vee Bagged Garden Salad product that Hy-Vee pulled last week after initial notification of the investigation. Hy-Vee now has 13 private-label bagged-salad products (all expiration dates) that are being recalled as a result.
The products were distributed to Hy-Vee grocery stores in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The list below outlines the 13 products that have been recalled. No other Hy-Vee branded salads are impacted by this recall.
UPC                      DESCRIPTION                                                                                        SIZE
0-07450-24669  HY-VEE SOUTHWEST CHOPPED SALAD KIT            13.4 OZ
0-07545-12053   HY-VEE SHREDDED ICEBERG                                           8 OZ
0-75450-08530  HY-VEE VEGGIE DELUXE SALAD                                     12 OZ
0-75450-12046   HY-VEE GREENER SUPREME BLEND                         12 OZ
0-75450-12047   HY-VEE AMERICAN BLEND SALAD                              12 OZ
0-75450-12048   HY-VEE ITALIAN BLEND SALAD                                   10 OZ
0-75450-12051   HY-VEE COLESLAW MIX                                                  16 OZ
0-75450-12058  HY-VEE ROMAINE GARDEN SALAD                             12 OZ
0-75450-24668 HY-VEE ASIAN CHOPPED SALAD KIT                          13.7 OZ
0-75450-24670 HY-VEE SUNFLOWER CHOPPED SALAD KIT            13.2 OZ
0-75450-24672 HY-VEE CHIPOTLE CHEDDAR CHOPPED KIT          11.4 OZ
0-75450-24674 HY-VEE GARDEN SALAD                                                 12 OZ
0-75450-24715 HY-VEE AVOCADO RANCH CHOPPED KIT                 12.8 OZ
Customers who purchased any of the products should discard them or return them to their local Hy-Vee store for a full refund.
Symptoms of cyclosporiasis begin an average of seven days after ingestion of Cyclospora. Symptoms of cyclosporiasis may include: watery diarrhea (most common), loss of appetite, weight loss, cramping, bloating, increased gas, nausea, fatigue, vomiting, and low-grade fever. If not treated, symptoms can persist for several weeks to a month or more. People who are in poor health or who have weakened immune systems may be at higher risk for severe or prolonged illness.
Consumers with questions may contact Hy-Vee Customer Care representatives 24 hours a day at (800) 772-4098.