Aldi, Hy-Vee cream cheese recalled due to risk of salmonella

Cream cheese sold by grocery store chains Hy-Vee and Aldi has been recalled due to possible contamination with salmonella. No illnesses have been reported so far. Customers are advised to either discard the recalled products or return them to the stores for a refund. Hy-Vee is recalling various types of cream cheese spread and cookie mix, while Aldi is recalling several flavors of cream cheese spread. Both companies have provided details about the specific products and dates involved in the recall. Salmonella can cause symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, and fever, and certain individuals are more vulnerable to severe symptoms. The CDC estimates that salmonella causes a significant number of illnesses and deaths in the United States each year.