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Nutricia North America·Food·Dec 21, 2017

Shs Wel-plan Wheat and Corn Strach Baking Mix, 400 g Box, Cardboard Carton, 18 Cartons Per…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Nutricia North America, Inc. has decided to recall SHS Wel-Plan Baking Mix, 400 g box because testing of the product has detected a low level (0.74 cfu/g) contamination of…

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameNutricia North America
Recalling firmNutricia North AmericaCedar Knolls, NJ, United States
UPC / barcodes
7 49735 01864 4
Lot / date codes
  • Item code 105175, Lot code 2417 and UPC code 74973501-8644
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide. The affected lot was shipped to addresses in 22 States: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Wisconsin.

United States

Quantity affected506 boxes
Recall initiationFDA report date: January 17, 2018
FDA recall numberF-0571-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Nutricia North America initiated this food recall on December 21, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: Nutricia North America, Inc. has decided to recall SHS Wel-Plan Baking Mix, 400 g box because testing of the product has detected a low level (0.74 cfu/g) contamination of Klebsiella pneumonia. The product is a baking mix and is intended to be cooked, which would kill K. pneumonia. The recall is being conducted out of an abundance of caution to avoid the risk that some consumers may misuse the product and consume it without cooking. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide. The affected lot was shipped to addresses in 22 States: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Wisconsin.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Nutricia North America, Inc. has decided to recall SHS Wel-Plan Baking Mix, 400 g box because testing of the product has detected a low level (0.74 cfu/g) contamination of Klebsiella pneumonia. The product is a baking mix and is intended to be cooked, which would kill K. pneumonia. The recall is being conducted out of an abundance of caution to avoid the risk that some consumers may misuse the product and consume it without cooking.

Shs Wel-plan Wheat and Corn Strach Baking Mix, 400 g Box, Cardboard Carton, 18 Cartons Per… was made or distributed by Nutricia North America in Cedar Knolls, NJ, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0571-2018, dated January 17, 2018.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Shs Wel-plan Wheat and Corn Strach Baking Mix, 400 g Box, Cardboard Carton, 18 Cartons Per… recall?

Nutricia North America recalled Shs Wel-plan Wheat and Corn Strach Baking Mix, 400 g Box, Cardboard Carton, 18 Cartons Per… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0571-2018. Nutricia North America, Inc. has decided to recall SHS Wel-Plan Baking Mix, 400 g box because testing of the product has detected a low level (0.74 cfu/g) contamination of…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Nutricia North America recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0571-2018. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.