The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0918-2022·Announced 2022-03-16

Abbott EleCare Infant Formula Batch 26811Z200 Recalled for Pathogen Contamination

Abbott Laboratories is recalling Batch 26811Z200 of Abbott EleCare Infant Formula Unflavoured due to consumer complaints involving Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport in infants.

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 classification mandates a minimum severity score of 4. The recall involves high-risk pathogens (Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport) in infant formula with documented consumer complaints.

Plain-English summary

Abbott Laboratories is recalling Abbott EleCare Infant Formula Unflavoured in 400g cans (Batch 26811Z200) distributed nationwide in the United States and worldwide. The recall was initiated following consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport detected in infants. Additionally, evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii contamination was found in the manufacturing facility where the product was produced.

Consumers should not use this product and should consult a healthcare provider if their infant has consumed this formula.

The recalled product

Product
Abbott EleCare Infant Formula Unflavoured 400g can. 6 cans per case. Item number 5466539 Retail unit UPC 070074104591
Manufacturer
Abbott Laboratories
Category
Food — Infant Formula
Hazard
  • cronobacter-sakazakii
  • salmonella-newport

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 (1)

  • Batch 26811Z200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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