Abbott Similac Total Comfort Infant Formula Recalled for Pathogen Contamination
Abbott Similac Total Comfort infant formula is recalled due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport, following consumer complaints in infants and evidence of the pathogen in the manufacturing facility.
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 for infant formula with evidence of pathogenic contamination (Cronobacter sakazakii, Salmonella Newport) and consumer complaints in infants, a vulnerable population at high risk from these pathogens.
Plain-English summary
Abbott Laboratories has recalled Similac Total Comfort infant formula (12.6 oz cans, batch code 35050K800) due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport. The recall was initiated following consumer complaints related to these pathogens in infants and the discovery of Cronobacter sakazakii evidence in the manufacturing facility where the product was produced.
The affected product was distributed nationwide in the United States and internationally. Affected consumers should discontinue use of this formula batch and consult their healthcare provider if they have concerns about their infant's health.
This is a Class I recall, indicating a serious health hazard. Parents and caregivers should check the batch code (35050K800) on their formula cans and not use affected product.
The recalled product
- Product
- Abbott Similac Total Comfort 12.6oz. can. 6 cans per case. Item numbers: 6259962 Retail UPCs: 070074119953
- 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)
- Batches: 35050K800
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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