The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0571-2018·Announced 2018-01-17

Nutricia Recalls SHS Wel-Plan Baking Mix Due to Klebsiella Contamination

Nutricia North America is recalling SHS Wel-Plan Wheat and Corn Starch Baking Mix due to low-level Klebsiella pneumoniae contamination. The recall is precautionary as the product is intended to be cooked.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and is described as a voluntary precautionary measure for a low-risk contamination where the intended use (cooking) would eliminate the hazard, fitting the 'voluntary precautionary recalls' criterion for a Moderate score.

Plain-English summary

Nutricia North America, Inc. is recalling SHS Wel-Plan Wheat and Corn Starch Baking Mix, 400 g boxes, because testing detected a low level (0.74 cfu/g) of Klebsiella pneumoniae contamination. The product is a baking mix intended to be cooked, a process that would kill the bacteria. The recall is being conducted out of an abundance of caution to prevent consumers from misusing the product by consuming it without cooking.

The affected product is identified by Item code 105175, Lot code 2417, and UPC code 74973501-8644. A total of 506 boxes were distributed nationwide to addresses in 22 states and the District of Columbia. The states affected are 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, and Wisconsin.

Consumers should check their pantries for the specific lot code and stop using the product if it matches the recall details. The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall, indicating a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
SHS Wel-Plan Wheat and Corn Strach Baking Mix , 400 g box,Cardboard carton, 18 cartons per case, but distributed by individual unit (carton).
Manufacturer
Nutricia North America
Category
Food — Baking Mix
Hazard
Affected units
506

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Item code 105175
  • Lot code 2417 and UPC code 74973501-8644

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 22 states specifically:

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