Mead Johnson recalls ProSobee infant formula due to contamination risk
Mead Johnson & Company is voluntarily recalling ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula due to a remote possibility of cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii. Affected batches were distributed across 40+ US states and territories, Puerto Rico, Thailand, and Guam.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I recall classification establishes a minimum severity of 4 per the rules. The hazard involves Cronobacter sakazakii, a high-risk pathogen in infant formula, though no illnesses have been reported.
Plain-English summary
Mead Johnson & Company is recalling ProSobee 12.9 oz. Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula in response to a remote possibility of cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii. The recall affects 147,230 cans from two batches: ZL2HZF (lot 0670975, expiring 3/1/2024) and ZL2HZZ (lot 0670979, expiring 3/1/2024).
The company initiated this voluntary recall out of an abundance of caution. The product was distributed across 40+ US states and territories, including Puerto Rico, as well as Bangkok, Thailand, and Guam.
Consumers in possession of affected batches should discontinue use. For questions about the recall, consumers can contact the manufacturer.
The recalled product
- Product
- ENFAMIL PROSOBEE PWD 12.9OZ (6CAN) US
- Manufacturer
- Mead Johnson & Company
- Category
- Food — Infant Formula
- Affected units
- 147,230
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 (6)
- Batch: ZL2HZF
- SKU: 300871214415
- lot:0670975
- Expiry: 3/1/2024 Batch: ZL2HZZ
- lot:0670979
- Expiry: 3/1/2024
Distribution
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