Hy-Vee has recalled some of its prepackaged fresh food products due to label misbranding.

Company officials made the announcement in a press release Tuesday after discovering the liquid egg used to make the fried rice contains milk, which was not declared on the product label.

The voluntary recall includes seven varieties of Hy-Vee Mealtime Asian Entrees in 16-ounce or 20-ounce plastic containers. The products have expiration dates of Sept. 14, 2019, or Sept. 15, 2019, which can be found on the label on the top of the plastic lid.

Customers who purchased any of these products should dispose of them or return them to their local Hy-Vee store for a full refund, company officials said. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a health care provider.

The product was distributed to Hy-Vee grocery stores across its eight-state region of Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Below is a list of products that are being voluntarily recalled. The UPC and Lot Code can be found on the label on the bottom of the plastic container.


UPC:                                Variety and Size:

0075450238510General’s Chicken 20 oz - Lot Code of 19250 or 19251
0075450238520Sesame Chicken 20 oz - Lot Code of 19250 or 19251
0075450238530Sweet Orange Chicken 20 oz - Lot Code of 19250 or 19251
0075450238540Mongolian-Style Beef 20 oz - Lot Code of 19250 or 19251
0075450238550Cashew Chicken 20 oz - Lot Code of 19250 or 19251
0075450238560Beef with Broccoli 20 oz - Lot Code of 19250 or 19251
0075450238580Fried Rice 16 oz - Lot Code of 19250 or 19251


Out of an abundance of caution, Hy-Vee removed the product from the shelves of its stores as soon as it discovered the situation. In the press release, company officials noted that other Asian items of the same variety but with different Lot Codes are NOT impacted by this voluntary recall.

Consumers with questions may contact Hy-Vee Customer Care representatives 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-772-4098.

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