6 Hy-Vee trail mix products recalled
WEST DES MOINES (KMSP) - Hy-Vee is recalling six trail mix products due to a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination with the sunflower kernels, according to a news release.
SunOpta, Hy-Vee’s supplier, started recalling sunflower products that were produced at the company’s Minnesota facility between February 20 and April 20. So far no illnesses have been reported in connection to the trail mix products, but Hy-Vee is recalling them as a precautionary measure.
The specific items affected include:
• Hy-Vee Caramel Cashew Honey Crunch Trail Mix — sold in 24 oz. bags with the UPC number 75450040586 and with a “best by” date of April 5, 2017
• Hy-Vee Dark Chocolate Cranberry Trail Mix — sold in 24 oz. bags with the UPC number 75450041354 and with a “best by” date of April 14, 2017
• Hy-Vee Mountain Trail Mix — sold in 26 oz. bags with the UPC number 75450016796 and with a “best by” date of April 5, 2017, and April 15, 2017
• Hy-Vee Mountain Trail Mix To Go — sold in 1.75 oz. bags with the UPC number 75450040739 and with a “best by” date of March 23, 2017
• Hy-Vee Berry Trail Mix — sold in 7 oz. bags with the UPC number 75450040593 and with a “best by” date of March 19, 2017
• Hy-Vee Santa Fe Trail Mix — sold in 6.5 oz. bags with the UPC number 75450041101 and with a “best by” date of March 31, 201
Listeria can cause serious infections in children, people with weakened immune systems, and the elderly. Hy-Vee officials are asking customers to throw away this product or return it for a full refund.