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Schnucks remembers several cheese spreads due to Salmonella contamination
Schnucks of St. Louis, MO is recalling three different cheese spreads due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Schnucks customers are urged to check if they have purchased any of the recalled products.
Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctor about possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria, because special tests are needed to diagnose salmonellosis. Symptoms of Salmonella infection can mimic other diseases, often leading to misdiagnosis.
Recalled products:
Schnucks whipped cream spread
- UPC-4131858005
- Best by: 8/8/2024
Schnucks Strawberry Spread
- UPC-4131858007
- Best appearance: 09/08/2024
Schnucks Cream Cheese Spread
- UPC-4131858023
- Best appearance: 10/8/2024
Affected products should not be consumed and may be returned to the nearest Schnucks store for a full refund or exchange.
About Salmonella infections
Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria usually does not look, smell or taste spoiled. Anyone can become ill from a Salmonella infection. Infants, children, seniors and people with weakened immune systems are at greater risk for serious illness because their immune systems are vulnerable, according to the CDC.
Symptoms of a Salmonella infection may include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours of eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. However, in some cases, the diarrhea can be so severe that patients require hospitalization.
Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop serious illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.
Some people become infected without becoming ill or showing symptoms. However, they can still spread the infections to others.
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