The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0923-2022·Announced 2022-03-16

Abbott Similac For Spit Up Infant Formula recalled for pathogenic bacterial contamination

Abbott Laboratories is recalling Similac For Spit Up Infant Formula nationwide and worldwide due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport. The pathogens were identified through consumer complaints and detected 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: This product carries an FDA Class I classification, establishing a minimum severity score of 4. The recall involves serious pathogens—Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport—linked to consumer complaints in infants, a particularly vulnerable population susceptible to severe illness from these organisms.

Plain-English summary

Abbott Laboratories is recalling Abbott Similac For Spit Up Infant Formula with Iron in 22.5-ounce plastic jars (Item number 5372976, UPC 070074537306). The recall affects 21,126 cases distributed in the United States nationwide and worldwide.

The recall was initiated following consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport in infants. Evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii was also identified in the manufacturing facility where the product was produced.

The affected product batches are 25667SH00, 25668SH00, and 26872SH00. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and consult their healthcare provider if they believe their child may have been affected.

The recalled product

Product
Abbott Similac For Spit Up Infant Formula with Iron 22.5oz plastic jar. 6 jars per case. Item numbers: 5372976 Retail UPCs: 070074537306
Manufacturer
Abbott Laboratories
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: 25667SH00 25668SH00 26872SH00

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.