Abbott Similac Alimentum Toddler Drink Recalled for Pathogenic Contamination
Abbott Similac Alimentum Toddler Drink is recalled for consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport contamination in infants, with Cronobacter sakazakii evidence found in the manufacturing facility.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification applies. The presence of Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport—high-risk pathogens associated with serious illness and death, especially in infants—combined with consumer complaints and facility contamination evidence, meets the criteria for Critical severity.
Plain-English summary
Abbott Laboratories is recalling Abbott Similac Alimentum Toddler Drink (12.1 oz cans, batch code 31552Z200) due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport. Consumer complaints related to these pathogens in infants triggered the recall. Evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii was detected in the manufacturing facility where the product was produced.
The recall affects 5912 cases distributed nationwide in the United States and worldwide. Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport are high-risk pathogens that pose serious health risks, particularly for infants.
The recalled product
- Product
- Abbott Similac Alimentum Toddler Drink 12.1oz. can. 6 cans per case. Item numbers: 68398 Retail UPCs: 070074683997
- Manufacturer
- Abbott Laboratories
- Category
- Food — Infant Formula
- Affected units
- 5,912
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)
- Batches: 31552Z200
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 41 recalled by Abbott Laboratories under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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