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Lower risk Food recall · FDA · Published January 4, 2019

Hy-Vee Pumpkin-fluff Cheesecakes Recall: Salmonella Risk

Hy-Vee recalls Pumpkin-fluff flavored cheesecakes with Salmonella contamination. Products sold between Dec 2018-Jan 2019 in Iowa may be unsafe. Consumers should check labels for specific batch numbers.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0826-2019FoodHy-Vee ›
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Recalling firmHy-Vee Stores Inc5820 Westown Pkwy · West des Moines, IA 50266-8223
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Hy-Vee is recalling Pumpkin-fluff flavored cheesecakes that tested positive for Salmonella bacteria. This poses a risk of food poisoning, especially for vulnerable individuals like young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/17841-hy-vee-pumpkin-fluff-cheesecakes-recall-salmonella-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/17841-hy-vee-pumpkin-fluff-cheesecakes-recall-salmonella-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0826-2019

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“Hy-Vee Pumpkin-fluff Cheesecakes Recall: Salmonella Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/17841-hy-vee-pumpkin-fluff-cheesecakes-recall-salmonella-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0826-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0826-2019%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on Jan. 4, 2019, that Hy-Vee Stores Inc voluntarily recalled HyVee brand Pumpkin-fluff -flavored cheese cakes due to potential Salmonella contamination. The agency classified the recall as Class I.

How to tell if you have it

  • HyVee brand Pumpkin-fluff Cheesecake, Net Wt. 7 OZ, UPC 02 80148 XXXXX
  • HyVee brand Pumpkin-fluff Cheesecake Family Size, Net Wt. 32 OZ, UPC 02 80147 XXXXX
  • Expiration date range between December 6, 2018 and January 11, 2019
  • Sold in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin

The hazard

The product contained an ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella. The FDA classified the recall as Class I.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Hy-Vee Stores Inc has had five other recalls since March 3, 2016. Recent similar recalls include the JCB Flavors White Cheddar Seasoning Recall on May 1, 2026, and the Champion Foods Recalls of 5 Cheese Bread Singles on May 29, 2026.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Hy-Vee Pumpkin-fluff Cheesecake products with net weight 7 oz or 32 oz, packaged in clear plastic containers. Products were sold between December 6, 2018 and January 11, 2019 at Hy-Vee stores in West Des Moines, Iowa.

  • Brand
    Hy-Vee
  • Category
    Food
FDA recall event · 16 products

All 16 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class I
  • Status
    Terminated
  • Distribution
    Distributed to consumers in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Recall numberProduct, codes & lots
F-0824-2019HyVee brand cherry cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Cheesecake, Net Wt. 8 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 80142 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Cheesecake Family Size, Net Wt. 32 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 80141 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers; Expiration date range between December 6, 2018 and January 11, 2019
F-0825-2019HyVee brand Oreo-flavored cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Oreo Cheesecake, Net Wt. 8 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 80146 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Oreo Cheesecake Family Size, Net Wt. 32 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 80145 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers; Expiration date range between December 6, 2018 and January 11, 2019
F-0826-2019HyVee brand Pumpkin-fluff -flavored cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Pumpkin-fluff Cheesecake, Net Wt. 7 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 80148 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Pumpkin-fluff Cheesecake Family Size, Net Wt. 32 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 80147 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers; Expiration date range between December 6, 2018 and January 11, 2019
F-0827-2019HyVee brand Smores-flavored Bettercreme cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Smores Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 7 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 82333 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Smores Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 29 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 82334 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers; Expiration date range between December 6, 2018 and January 11, 2019
F-0828-2019HyVee brand Oreo-flavored Bettercreme cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Oreo Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 8 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 82331 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Oreo Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 29 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 82332 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers;; Expiration date range between December 6, 2018 and January 11, 2019
F-0829-2019HyVee brand Golden Oreo-flavored cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Golden Oreo Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 7 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 82329 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Golden Oreo Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 29 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 82330 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers;; Expiration date range between December 6, 2018 and January 11, 2019
F-0830-2019HyVee brand Salted Caramel-flavored Bettercreme cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Sea Salted Caramel Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 7 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 82325 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Sea Salted Caramel Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 27 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 82326 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers;; Expiration date range between December 6, 2018 and January 11, 2019
F-0831-2019HyVee brand Chocolate-flavored Bettercreme cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Chocolate Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 7 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 82323 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Chocolate Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 27 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 82324 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers;; Expiration date range between December 6, 2018 and January 11, 2019
F-0832-2019HyVee brand Pumpkin-flavored Bettercreme cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Pumpkin Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 7 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 82321 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Pumpkin Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 27 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 82322 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers;; Expiration date range between December 6, 2018 and January 11, 2019
F-0833-2019HyVee brand Lemon-flavored Bettercreme cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Lemon Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 7 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 82319 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Lemon Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 27 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 82320 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers;; Expiration date range between December 6, 2018 and January 11, 2019
F-0834-2019HyVee brand Strawberry-flavored Bettercreme cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Strawberry Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 8 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 82317 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Strawberry Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 32 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 82318 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers; Expiration date range between December 6, 2018 and January 11, 2019
F-0835-2019HyVee brand Mint chip-flavored Bettercreme cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Mint Chip Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 7 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 82315 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Mint Chip Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 32 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 82316 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers;; Expiration date range between December 6, 2018 and January 11, 2019
F-0836-2019HyVee brand blueberry and cherry-flavored cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Flag Cheesecake, Net Wt. 9 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 80153 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Flag Cheesecake Family Size, Net Wt. 34 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 80151 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers; Expiration date range between December 6, 2018 and January 11, 2019
F-0837-2019HyVee brand turtle-flavored cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Turtle Cheesecake, Net Wt. 8 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 82327 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Turtle Cheesecake, Net Wt. 32 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 82327 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers; Expiration date range between December 6, 2018 and January 11, 2019
F-0838-2019HyVee brand mint-flavored cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Mint Cheesecake, Net Wt. 7 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 80224 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Mint Cheesecake Family Size, Net Wt. 28 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 80223 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers; Expiration date range between December 6, 2018 and January 11, 2019
F-0839-2019HyVee brand Strawberry-flavored cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Strawberry Cheesecake, Net Wt. 8 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 80150 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Strawberry Cheesecake Family Size, Net Wt. 32 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 80149 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers; Expiration date range between December 6, 2018 and January 11, 2019
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Labels

    Look for the net weight (7 oz or 32 oz) and UPC codes on the packaging to confirm if the product is recalled.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in 8 states.

Alaska: not listedAKMaine: not listedMEVermont: not listedVTNew Hampshire: not listedNHWashington: not listedWAIdaho: not listedIDMontana: not listedMTNorth Dakota: not listedNDMinnesota: yesMNIllinois: yesILWisconsin: yesWIMichigan: not listedMINew York: not listedNYRhode Island: not listedRIMassachusetts: not listedMAOregon: not listedORNevada: not listedNVWyoming: not listedWYSouth Dakota: yesSDIowa: yesIAIndiana: not listedINOhio: not listedOHPennsylvania: not listedPANew Jersey: not listedNJConnecticut: not listedCTCalifornia: not listedCAUtah: not listedUTColorado: not listedCONebraska: yesNEMissouri: yesMOKentucky: not listedKYWest Virginia: not listedWVVirginia: not listedVAMaryland: not listedMDDelaware: not listedDEArizona: not listedAZNew Mexico: not listedNMKansas: yesKSArkansas: not listedARTennessee: not listedTNNorth Carolina: not listedNCSouth Carolina: not listedSCDistrict of Columbia: not listedDCOklahoma: not listedOKLouisiana: not listedLAMississippi: not listedMSAlabama: not listedALGeorgia: not listedGAHawaii: not listedHITexas: not listedTXFlorida: not listedFL

FDA distribution: “Distributed to consumers in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wisconsin.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 38 days after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Jan 4, 201912. FDA classified it Class I: Feb 6, 201923. FDA terminated the recall: Feb 11, 201934. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Feb 13, 201942019
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class I
  3. FDA terminated the recall
  4. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-0826-2019 (January 4, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0826-2019 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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