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Hy-Vee recalls store brand trail mix for possible contamination

HyVee logo smallHy-Vee says it is voluntarily recalling six trail-mix products across its eight-state region out of an abundance of caution. The grocer says the store brand products are being recalled because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The products include Hy-Vee Caramel Cashew Honey Crunch Trail Mix, Hy-Vee Dark Chocolate Cranberry Trail Mix, Hy-Vee Mountain Trail Mix, Hy-Vee Mountain Trail Mix To Go, Hy-Vee Berry Trail Mix and Hy-Vee Santa Fe Trail Mix.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may also suffer short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with these products.

Customers who purchased this product should discard it or return it to their local Hy-Vee store for a full refund.  If you have questions, contact Hy-Vee Customer Care representatives 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-772-4098.

Find the original announcement from Hy-Vee here.

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