ALDI Recalls Happy Farms Cream Cheese Due to Potential Salmonella Risk

ALDI Recalls Happy Farms Cream Cheese Due to Potential Salmonella Risk

Date: May 9, 2024
Contact: [email protected]

In cooperation with Schreiber Foods, Inc., and out of an abundance of caution, ALDI Inc. has issued a recall of its Happy Farms Whipped Cream Cheese Spread, Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread, Cream Cheese Spread, and Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread products. These items are being recalled due to potential contamination with salmonella, a bacteria that can cause severe illness.

Recalled Products:

• Whipped Cream Cheese Spread (8 oz. cup)

  • UPC: 4099100101881

  • Sell By Dates: 08/30/2024, 08/31/2024, 09/01/2024, 09/03/2024, 09/04/2024

• Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread (8 oz. cup)

  • UPC: 4099100101751

  • Sell By Dates: 09/13/2024, 09/22/2024

• Cream Cheese Spread (8 oz. cup)

  • UPC: 4099100101737

  • Sell By Dates: 09/01/2024, 09/08/2024, 09/15/2024

• Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread (8 oz. cup)

  • UPC: 4099100101744

  • Sell By Dates: 09/08/2024, 09/15/2024

The recalled cream cheese products were sold at select ALDI stores in the following states: 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.

What You Should Do: Customers who have purchased any of these products are advised to discard them immediately or return them to their local ALDI store for a full refund.

Health Risks: Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of salmonella infection include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, the infection can lead to more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis, or arthritis in healthy individuals.

Contact Information: For any customers impacted by this recall or who would like additional information, please contact Schreiber Foods, Inc. at 1-800-644-5473 or email [email protected].

About ALDI U.S.: ALDI is one of America’s fastest-growing retailers, serving millions of customers across the country each month. Our disciplined approach to operating with simplicity and efficiency gives our customers great products at the lowest possible prices. For seven years running, ALDI has been recognized by the dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index as #1 in Everyday Low Price. ALDI strives to have a positive impact on its customers, employees, and communities by being socially and environmentally responsible, earning ALDI recognition as a leading grocer in sustainability.

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