Abbott Similac Pro-Advance Infant Formula recalled for bacterial contamination
Abbott Similac Pro-Advance Infant Formula is being recalled due to potential Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport contamination. The FDA Class I recall affects approximately 1.7 million 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: FDA Class I classification requires a minimum severity of Severe. The presence of consumer complaints related to serious pathogens (Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport) in infants, combined with evidence of pathogen contamination in the manufacturing facility, confirms this classification.
Plain-English summary
Abbott Laboratories is recalling multiple lots of Similac Pro-Advance Infant Formula with Iron in various package sizes: 20.6oz and 23.2oz plastic jars (4 per case), 34oz plastic jars (6 per case), and 7oz cans (6 per case). The recall affects approximately 1.7 million cases distributed in the United States and worldwide.
The recall was initiated following consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport in infants, and the detection of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facility where the product was produced. Affected batch codes have been identified by the FDA.
Consumers who have purchased affected products should stop using them immediately and consult their healthcare provider if they have concerns about their child's health.
The recalled product
- Product
- Abbott Similac Pro-Advance Infant Formula with Iron 20.6oz. and 23.2oz. plastic jar. 4 jars per case; 34oz. plastic jar. 6 jars per case; 7oz. can. 6 cans per case. Item numbers: 66081 66655 67922 68088 Retail UPCs: 070074660806 070074666563 070074679167 070074680
- Manufacturer
- Abbott Laboratories
- Category
- Food — Infant Formula
- Hazard
- cronobacter-sakazakii
- salmonella-newport
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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