Hy-Vee recalls more salads over contamination concerns
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
Hy-Vee has expanded a recall of salads because they could potentially be contaminated with Cyclospora, which could make people sick.
According to a news release, the grocery store chain is now recalling an additional 12 salads at its stores in eight states, including Missouri.
The affected salads include:
| 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 |
Hy-Vee says customers who purchased the affected products should throw them away or return them to the store.
Hy-Vee first became aware of the potential for contamination after Fresh Express, the company that makes 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.
The expanded recall comes after Hy-Vee initially recalled 12 oz. Hy-Vee Bagged Garden Salad last week.
Consuming Cyclospora could cause cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness. According to the news release, people typically present symptoms several days after ingesting it. Those symptoms can include watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss, cramping, bloating, increased gas, nausea, fatigue, vomiting, and low-grade fever.
More information about the illness can be found on the CDC's website.
