How many FDA recalls has Hy-Vee Stores Inc had?

The FDA has published 30 food recall enforcement records naming Hy-Vee Stores Inc between 2016 and 2024. Those records cover 6 separate recall events: the agency opens one record per product code, so one recall of a product line appears as many records.

Does a high recall count mean a firm is unsafe?

Not on its own. Most FDA food recalls are initiated voluntarily by the firm, and a recall is the firm removing product from the market, which is what a working food safety plan is supposed to produce. Record counts also scale with the number of product codes a firm carries rather than with the number of things that went wrong.

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Hy-Vee Stores Inc FDA recall records

The FDA has published 30 food recall enforcement records naming Hy-Vee Stores Inc between 2016 and 2024, covering 6 separate recall events. The firm is recorded in Iowa. Data last updated 2 September 2026.

Records of 29,386: 30
Share of all recalls: 0.1%
Class I of 30: 30
Reported between: 2016 to 2024

What is different about Hy-Vee Stores Inc

The hazard that separates Hy-Vee Stores Inc from the national picture is salmonella: 83.3% of these records name it, against 12.4% of all FDA food recalls.

By product, Hy-Vee Stores Inc is weighted toward cheese: 60% of the records here against 8.2% across the corpus.

Recalls at Hy-Vee Stores Inc are more often the serious kind: 100% are Class I, where the FDA judges there is a reasonable probability of serious health consequences, against 44% of all records.

A recall at Hy-Vee Stores Inc stays open a median of 38 days between the report and termination, against 215 days for the corpus as a whole. Termination follows the firm accounting for every unit of the affected lot.

These recalls stay local: 0% state nationwide distribution, against 20.7% across the corpus.

What these records are

Every record on this page was published by the FDA in the openFDA food enforcement database. 30 records cover 6 recall events, because the agency opens one record per product code: a single recall of a product line with many codes appears here many times.

30 of these records are Class I, 0 Class II and 0 Class III. A recall count is not a safety score. Most FDA food recalls are initiated by the firm itself, and a recall is the firm removing product from the market, which is what a food safety plan is built to produce.

What was recalled for

A single record can name more than one hazard, so these counts overlap.

By year

Counts are by the date the FDA reported the enforcement action. That date runs behind the date a firm started a recall, so the most recent year is always partial.

Year	Recalls reported
2012	0
2013	0
2014	0
2015	0
2016	2
2017	8
2018	0
2019	16
2020	2
2021	1
2022	0
2023	0
2024	1
2025	0
2026	0

Where the recalling firms are

The state is the location of the recalling firm, not where the product was sold. Distribution is recorded separately on each record.

Iowa30

Most recently reported

All 30 records.
Reported	Product	Firm	Reason	Class
2024-06-05	Hy-Vee To Go Cookies & Cream Mix, Net wt. 4 oz (113g), UPC 0075450486740, 6 containers per case. Hy-Vee Cookies & Cream Mix, Net Wt. 16oz (453g), UPC 0075450486730, 6 containers per case.	Hy-Vee Stores Inc	Potential Salmonella contamination	Class I
2021-06-16	Hy-Vee Chicken Street taco kit, Net Wt. 18 OZ, UPC 282503 212993.	Hy-Vee Stores Inc	Product contains chipotle crema as part of a taco kit which contains undeclared major food allergen egg	Class I
2020-12-16	Hy-Vee, Short Cuts, Pot Roast Mix sold by weight in approximate 1 lb containers, Distributed by Hy-Vee Inc, West Des Moines, IA UPC 272083 XXXXXX	Hy-Vee Stores Inc	An ingredient used as an ingredient in the products tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes	Class I
2020-12-16	Hy-Vee, Short Cuts, Grill Ready Veggie Mix sold by weight in approximate 1 lb containers, Distributed by Hy-Vee Inc, West Des Moines, IA UPC 272104 XXXXXX	Hy-Vee Stores Inc	An ingredient used as an ingredient in the products tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes	Class I
2019-02-13	HyVee brand Pumpkin-fluff -flavored cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Pumpkin-fluff Cheesecake, Net Wt. 7 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 80148 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Pumpkin-fluff Cheesecake Family Size, Net Wt. 32 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 80147 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers	Hy-Vee Stores Inc	Product contained an ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella.	Class I
2019-02-13	HyVee brand Smores-flavored Bettercreme cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Smores Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 7 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 82333 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Smores Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 29 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 82334 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers	Hy-Vee Stores Inc	Product contained an ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella.	Class I
2019-02-13	HyVee brand Golden Oreo-flavored cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Golden Oreo Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 7 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 82329 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Golden Oreo Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 29 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 82330 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers;	Hy-Vee Stores Inc	Product contained an ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella.	Class I
2019-02-13	HyVee brand Pumpkin-flavored Bettercreme cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Pumpkin Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 7 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 82321 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Pumpkin Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 27 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 82322 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers;	Hy-Vee Stores Inc	Product contained an ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella.	Class I
2019-02-13	HyVee brand turtle-flavored cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Turtle Cheesecake, Net Wt. 8 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 82327 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Turtle Cheesecake, Net Wt. 32 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 82327 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers	Hy-Vee Stores Inc	Product contained an ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella.	Class I
2019-02-13	HyVee brand Mint chip-flavored Bettercreme cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Mint Chip Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 7 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 82315 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Mint Chip Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 32 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 82316 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers;	Hy-Vee Stores Inc	Product contained an ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella.	Class I
2019-02-13	HyVee brand Oreo-flavored cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Oreo Cheesecake, Net Wt. 8 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 80146 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Oreo Cheesecake Family Size, Net Wt. 32 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 80145 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers	Hy-Vee Stores Inc	Product contained an ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella.	Class I
2019-02-13	HyVee brand Strawberry-flavored cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Strawberry Cheesecake, Net Wt. 8 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 80150 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Strawberry Cheesecake Family Size, Net Wt. 32 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 80149 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers	Hy-Vee Stores Inc	Product contained an ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella.	Class I
2019-02-13	HyVee brand Lemon-flavored Bettercreme cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Lemon Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 7 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 82319 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Lemon Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 27 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 82320 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers;	Hy-Vee Stores Inc	Product contained an ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella.	Class I
2019-02-13	HyVee brand Strawberry-flavored Bettercreme cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Strawberry Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 8 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 82317 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Strawberry Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 32 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 82318 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers	Hy-Vee Stores Inc	Product contained an ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella.	Class I
2019-02-13	HyVee brand Salted Caramel-flavored Bettercreme cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Sea Salted Caramel Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 7 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 82325 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Sea Salted Caramel Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 27 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 82326 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers;	Hy-Vee Stores Inc	Product contained an ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella.	Class I
2019-02-13	HyVee brand blueberry and cherry-flavored cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Flag Cheesecake, Net Wt. 9 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 80153 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Flag Cheesecake Family Size, Net Wt. 34 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 80151 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers	Hy-Vee Stores Inc	Product contained an ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella.	Class I
2019-02-13	HyVee brand cherry cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Cheesecake, Net Wt. 8 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 80142 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Cheesecake Family Size, Net Wt. 32 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 80141 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers	Hy-Vee Stores Inc	Product contained an ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella.	Class I
2019-02-13	HyVee brand Chocolate-flavored Bettercreme cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Chocolate Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 7 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 82323 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Chocolate Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 27 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 82324 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers;	Hy-Vee Stores Inc	Product contained an ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella.	Class I
2019-02-13	HyVee brand mint-flavored cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Mint Cheesecake, Net Wt. 7 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 80224 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Mint Cheesecake Family Size, Net Wt. 28 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 80223 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers	Hy-Vee Stores Inc	Product contained an ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella.	Class I
2019-02-13	HyVee brand Oreo-flavored Bettercreme cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Oreo Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 8 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 82331 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Oreo Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 29 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 82332 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers;	Hy-Vee Stores Inc	Product contained an ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella.	Class I
2017-03-01	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.	Hy-Vee Stores Inc	Product contains an ingredient that was recalled by a supplier because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.	Class I
2017-03-01	Chocolate almond bark packaged in 4 oz. (UPC 026133400000) and 12 oz. (UPC 021633300000) plastic tray containers for retail sale, labeled with Hy-Vee scale ticket. The product was labeled HyVee West Des Moines, IA.	Hy-Vee Stores Inc	Product contains an ingredient that was recalled by a supplier because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.	Class I
2017-03-01	Cookie & Candy packaged in a 9"/16oz. (UPC 026138600000), 12" /32 oz. (UPC 026138700000), and 16"/48 oz. (UPC 026138800000) plastic tray containers for retail sale, labeled with Hy-Vee scale ticket. The product was labeled HyVee West Des Moines, IA.	Hy-Vee Stores Inc	Product contains an ingredient that was recalled by a supplier because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.	Class I
2017-03-01	Candy packaged in a 9"/16oz. (UPC 026138000000), 12" /32 oz. (UPC 026138100000), and 16"/48 oz. (UPC 026138200000) plastic tray containers for retail sale, labeled with Hy-Vee scale ticket. The product was labeled HyVee West Des Moines, IA.	Hy-Vee Stores Inc	Product contains an ingredient that was recalled by a supplier because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.	Class I
2017-03-01	Cr¿me De Menthe Almond Bark packaged 12 oz. (UPC 026266300000) plastic tray containers for retail sale, labeled with Hy-Vee scale ticket. The product was labeled HyVee West Des Moines, IA.	Hy-Vee Stores Inc	Product contains an ingredient that was recalled by a supplier because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.	Class I
2017-03-01	Holiday Candy packaged in a 10"/16oz. (UPC 026139100000), 12" /32 oz. (UPC 026139300000), 16"/48 oz. (UPC 026139500000), and 18"/64 oz. (UPC 026139700000) plastic tray containers for retail sale, labeled with Hy-Vee scale ticket. The product was labeled HyVee West Des Moines, IA.	Hy-Vee Stores Inc	Product contains an ingredient that was recalled by a supplier because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.	Class I
2017-03-01	Peppermint Bark packaged in 4oz. (UPC 026133800000),12 oz. (UPC 026133700000) plastic tray containers, and 9 oz. tubs (UPC 026267900000) for retail sale, labeled with Hy-Vee scale ticket. The product was labeled HyVee West Des Moines, IA.	Hy-Vee Stores Inc	Product contains an ingredient that was recalled by a supplier because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.	Class I
2017-03-01	Dazzled Peanut Brittle packaged in 8oz. (UPC 026267300000) and 12 oz. (UPC 026267400000) plastic tray containers for retail sale, labeled with Hy-Vee scale ticket. The product was labeled HyVee West Des Moines, IA.	Hy-Vee Stores Inc	Product contains an ingredient that was recalled by a supplier because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.	Class I
2016-09-07	Whole wheels and cuts of Maytag blue cheese re-packaged in foil or clear plastic wrap with scale labels in various weights. Product was labeled as Maytag Blue Raw Milk, Maytag Blue, or Maytag Iowa Blue Cheese with PLU numbers beginning with 854089001.	Hy-Vee Stores Inc	Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.	Class I
2016-09-07	Maytag Blue cheese crumbles re-packaged and sold in plastic containers with scale labels in various weights. Product was labeled as Maytag Blue Raw Milk, Maytag Blue, or Maytag Iowa Blue Cheese with PLU numbers beginning with 854089001.	Hy-Vee Stores Inc	Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.	Class I

Questions

How many FDA recalls has Hy-Vee Stores Inc had?: The FDA has published 30 food recall enforcement records naming Hy-Vee Stores Inc between 2016 and 2024. Those records cover 6 separate recall events: the agency opens one record per product code, so one recall of a product line appears as many records.
Does a high recall count mean a firm is unsafe?: Not on its own. Most FDA food recalls are initiated voluntarily by the firm, and a recall is the firm removing product from the market, which is what a working food safety plan is supposed to produce. Record counts also scale with the number of product codes a firm carries rather than with the number of things that went wrong.

All FDA food recall data

A recall is the end of an evidence trail that either existed or did not. Krolda maps supplier documents to the clause they satisfy in FSSC 22000, IFS Food and 21 CFR 117, and routes the corrective action when the evidence is missing.

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Recall records come from the openFDA food enforcement API, published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in the public domain. Krolda adds the hazard classification and the clause mapping; neither is an FDA determination. Always check the FDA notice before acting on a recall.