CLASS I Food recall · Reported 1 Mar 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Chocolate almond pretzels recalled by Hy-Vee Stores

Hy-Vee Stores is recalling Chocolate almond pretzels, distributed in 8 states. The recall was initiated on 12 Jan 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesSell by date range: January 26 - February 23, 2017.
Quantity recalledapprox. 2460 lbs.

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1488-2017
FDA event ID
76247
Recalling firm
Hy-Vee Stores, West Des Moines, IA
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
12 Jan 2017
FDA classified
17 Feb 2017
Reported
1 Mar 2017
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Press Release
Reason category
Salmonella
Product category
Chips

Timeline

12 Jan 2017Recall initiated by company
17 Feb 2017Classified by FDA+36 days
1 Mar 2017Published in enforcement report+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Product contains an ingredient that was recalled by a supplier because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.

Product as listed by the FDA

Chocolate almond pretzels packaged in 4 oz. (UPC 026131900000) and 12 oz. (UPC 026131800000) plastic tray containers for retail sale, labeled with Hy-Vee scale ticket. The product was labeled HyVee West Des Moines, IA.

Where it was distributed

Recalle products were distributed only to Hy-Vee retail stores in the following states: KS, IA, IL, MN, MO, NE, SD, and WI.

IowaIllinoisKansasMinnesotaMissouriNebraskaSouth DakotaWisconsin

Stores named: Hy-Vee

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Product contains an ingredient that was recalled by a supplier because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Which lots are affected?

Sell by date range: January 26 - February 23, 2017.

Where was it sold?

Recalle products were distributed only to Hy-Vee retail stores in the following states: KS, IA, IL, MN, MO, NE, SD, and WI.

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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