Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Nutricia North America functional formularies Nourish Organic Whole Foods Meal recall: Subpotent for Vitamin A. The firm discovered that the testing laboratory used

Recall published 3 months ago

Subpotent for Vitamin A. The firm discovered that the testing laboratory used the wrong method when testing for Vitamin A. The test results gave a higher concentration of vitamin A than what is actually in the product.

The hazard: Potency, impurity or stability failure

An out-of-specification result prompted this notice — potency, an impurity, or stability over the shelf life.

What the notice says: Subpotent for Vitamin A. The firm discovered that the testing laboratory used the wrong method when testing for Vitamin A. The test results gave a higher concentration of vitamin A than what is actually in the product.

Why it matters: The product failed a specification test: it may contain more or less active ingredient than the label states, carry an impurity, or degrade before its expiry date. A sub-potent dose can leave a condition untreated; a super-potent one can cause an overdose.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

The risk depends entirely on the drug. For a medicine where dose matters closely — a blood thinner, an anti-epileptic, a thyroid or heart medicine, insulin — talk to your prescriber before changing anything. Seek urgent care if you have symptoms that suggest too much drug, or if the condition the medicine controls starts breaking through.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-1153-2026
Published
July 22, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Nutricia North America
Product type
Fresh produce
Units affected
2,050cs/12/12oz pouches + 55,310cs/24/12oz pouches
Distribution
Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Sold at
Whole Foods
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
24 count case with BEST IF USED BY DATES up to and including April 14, 2028 12 count package BEST IF USED BY DATES up to and including February 19, 2028
UPC codes
857858004458, 85785800447224, 857858004472

Products covered by this recall

functional formularies NOURISH ORGANIC WHOLE FOODS MEAL REPLACEMENT PEPTIDE FORMULA BERRY MEDLEY COMPLETE PLANT BASED NUTRITION NET WT. 12 OZ (341g) case UPC 8 57858 00445 8, package UPC 8 57858 00447 2

Check your product

The notice names 10 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 857858004458
  • 85785800447224
  • 857858004472

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • including April 14
  • 2028
  • including February 19
  • 20

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 12 OZ
  • 24 count
  • 12 count

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Potency

Nutricia North America — An out-of-specification result prompted this notice — potency, an impurity, or stability over the shelf life.

  1. Check the lot number on your pack against the codes listed above before you do anything else.
  2. Call your prescriber or pharmacist and ask whether to swap the lot, re-test, or change nothing.
  3. Keep the carton and the leaflet — the lot number is usually printed only on the outer pack.
  4. Report any change in how the medicine is working to FDA MedWatch, which is where most of these signals originate.

What the company owes you

A recalled medicine is the manufacturer’s cost to carry, not yours or your pharmacist’s.

  • The purchase price or co-pay is refundable, and so is the cost of returning the product if they ask you to ship it.
  • Ask the pharmacy to handle the claim where they can — they process recall returns in bulk and it saves you the correspondence.
  • Keep the carton, the leaflet and the pharmacy label together until the claim is closed.
  • Costs beyond the price of the medicine need to go to the company directly, in writing, with the recall number quoted.

Company contact: Nutricia North America — 1 Maple Ave, White Plains, NY, 10605-1490

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Nutricia North America fresh produce recalled?

Subpotent for Vitamin A. The firm discovered that the testing laboratory used the wrong method when testing for Vitamin A. The test results gave a higher concentration of vitamin A than what is actually in the product. Subpotent for Vitamin A. The firm discovered that the testing laboratory used the wrong method when testing for Vitamin A. The test results gave a higher concentration of vitamin A than what is actually in the product.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 857858004458, 85785800447224, 857858004472; best-by date including April 14 or 2028. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Check the lot number on your pack against the codes listed above before you do anything else.

Can I get my money back?

The purchase price or co-pay is refundable, and so is the cost of returning the product if they ask you to ship it.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii and others.

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