CLASS I Food recall · Reported 15 Feb 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Best Choice Lemon Instant Pudding & Pie Filling recalled

Subco Foods of Wisconsin is recalling Best Choice Lemon Instant Pudding & Pie Filling, distributed in 16 states. The recall was initiated on 19 Dec 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesS03/11/18 S04/08/18 S04/13/18 S04/14/18 S05/03/18 S05/04/18 S05/14/18 S05/18/18 5/18/2018 5/24/2018

Quantity recalled26,932 cases for all product.

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-1438-2017
FDA event ID: 76297
Recalling firm: Subco Foods of Wisconsin, Sheboygan, WI
Brand: Best Choice
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 19 Dec 2016
FDA classified: 3 Feb 2017
Reported: 15 Feb 2017
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Cakes & Pastries

Timeline

19 Dec 2016	Recall initiated by company
3 Feb 2017	Classified by FDA	+46 days
15 Feb 2017	Published in enforcement report	+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Subco Foods of Wisconsin was notified by their supplier that the high heat nonfat dry milk powder, an ingredient that they supplied, was being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.

Product as listed by the FDA

Best Choice Lemon Instant Pudding & Pie Filling UPC 0 70038 31222 2, 3.4 oz, Distributed by Associated Wholesale Grocers, INC, and Always Save Lemon Instant Pudding & Pie Filling; UPC 0 70038 31215 4, 3.4 oz,. Distributed by Associated Wholesale Grocers, INC .

Where it was distributed

TN, MO,OH, KS, WI, MI, PA, IN, IL, NC, OK, TX, MN, IN,IL, MS, LA, NE, WI..

Illinois Indiana Kansas Louisiana Michigan Minnesota Missouri Mississippi North Carolina Nebraska Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Subco Foods of Wisconsin was notified by their supplier that the high heat nonfat dry milk powder, an ingredient that they supplied, was being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Which lots are affected?

S03/11/18 S04/08/18 S04/13/18 S04/14/18 S05/03/18 S05/04/18 S05/14/18 S05/18/18 5/18/2018 5/24/2018

Where was it sold?

TN, MO,OH, KS, WI, MI, PA, IN, IL, NC, OK, TX, MN, IN,IL, MS, LA, NE, WI..

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

3 other products · FDA event 76297

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
15 Feb 2017	CLASS I	Bakers Corner Vanilla Instant Pudding & Pie Filling recalledBakers Corner	Subco Foods of Wisconsin	Salmonella	16 states
15 Feb 2017	CLASS I	Best Choice French Vanilla Instant Pudding & Pie Filling recalledBest Choice	Subco Foods of Wisconsin	Salmonella	16 states
15 Feb 2017	CLASS I	Best Choice Pistachio Instant Pudding & Pie Filling recalledBest Choice	Subco Foods of Wisconsin	Salmonella	16 states

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