The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0623-2023·Announced 2023-03-22

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.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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
Hazard
  • cronobacter-sakazakii
  • cross-contamination

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

Distributed in 38 states:

  • AK
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI

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