Abbott Similac infant formula recalled for pathogen contamination
Abbott is recalling Similac infant formula due to possible contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport. The recall covers approximately 103,025 cases distributed nationwide and worldwide.
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 is an FDA Class I recall, which carries a minimum severity level of 4 (Severe). The recall involves high-risk pathogens (Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport) associated with consumer complaints in infants, indicating serious illness risk. The detection of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facility underscores the severity of contamination.
Plain-English summary
Abbott Laboratories is recalling multiple Similac infant formula products, including Similac Advance Step-2 (22.5 oz. jars), Similac Advance (34 oz. cans), and Similac Pro-Advance (20.6 oz. and 859 g jars). The recall involves approximately 103,025 cases distributed in the United States and worldwide.
The recall was initiated due to consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants, and due to evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii found in the manufacturing facility where the product was produced.
Infants who have consumed the affected formula may be at risk. Consumers who have purchased any of the recalled products should stop using them immediately and contact Abbott Laboratories or their healthcare provider for guidance. Parents and caregivers should consult with their pediatrician about alternative feeding options.
The recalled product
- Product
- Abbott Similac Advance Step-2 22.5oz. plastic jar. 6 jars per case. Abbott Similac Advance 34oz. can. 6 cans per case. Abbott Similac Pro-Advance 20.6oz. and 859g. plastic jar. 6 jars per case. Item numbers: 6499113 6698313 6818113 6818313 Retail UPCs: 055325000808
- Manufacturer
- Abbott Laboratories
- Category
- Food — Infant Formula
- Hazard
- cronobacter-sakazakii
- salmonella-newport
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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