Abbott EleCare Infant Formula Unflavoured
Reason Consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants and evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facility where the product had been produced
Abbott Similac Advance Step-2 recall
Recalled by Abbott Laboratories · Abbott Park, IL, United States
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants and evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facility where the product had been produced
Pathogen: Salmonella
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What was recalled
Abbott Similac Advance Step-2 22.5oz. plastic jar. 6 jars per case. Abbott Similac Advance 34oz. can. 6 cans per case. Abbott Similac Pro-Advance 20.6oz. and 859g. plastic jar. 6 jars per case. Item numbers: 6499113 6698313 6818113 6818313 Retail UPCs: 055325000808 055325001645 055325002864 055325002888
Quantity: 103025 cases
Lot codes, dates and UPCs
A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.
Batches: 27887SH00 31497SH00 35006SH00 23411SH00 25587SH00 26774SH00 27993SH00 28087SH00 29186SH00 30315SH00 31465SH00 31496SH00 35996SH00 36120SH10 36295SH10 32642SH00 35058SH10 35058SH00 36348SH00 37297SH00
Where it was sold
Nationwide.
FDA's distribution note: US Nationwide. Worldwide.
Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall.
- Recalling firm
- Abbott Laboratories
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- Feb 17, 2022
- In FDA report of
- Mar 16, 2022
- FDA recall number
- F-0925-2022 · event 89629
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search
Also recalled with it (40 more products)
FDA files each product of one recall action separately; these share the same FDA event.
Abbott Similac Human Milk Fortifier
Reason Consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants and evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facility where the product had been produced
Abbott Similac Alimentum Toddler Drink
Reason Consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants and evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facility where the product had been produced
Abbott Similac Total Comfort
Reason Consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants and evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facility where the product had been produced
Abbott Similac for Supplementation
Reason Consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants and evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facility where the product had been produced
Abbott Similac For Spit Up Infant Formula with Iron
Reason Consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants and evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facility where the product had been produced
Abbott Similac Advance Step-1
Reason Consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants and evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facility where the product had been produced
Abbott Similac Sensitive Lactose Sensitivity
Reason Consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants and evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facility where the product had been produced
Abbott Similac Alimentum Infant Formula with Iron
Reason Consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants and evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facility where the product had been produced
Abbott Similac Total Comfort
Reason Consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants and evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facility where the product had been produced
Abbott Similac EleCare HMO
Reason Consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants and evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facility where the product had been produced
Abbott Similac Pro-Sensitive Infant Formula with Iron
Reason Consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants and evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facility where the product had been produced
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