Abbott Similac Pro-Advance infant formula recalled for Cronobacter and Salmonella
Abbott is recalling Similac Pro-Advance infant formula due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport. Consumer complaints related to these pathogens in infants have been reported, and the bacteria was found 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 is an FDA Class I recall, which requires a minimum severity score of 4 per the severity rubric. The recall involves contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport in infant formula, with documented consumer complaints and evidence of manufacturing facility contamination.
Plain-English summary
Abbott Laboratories is recalling multiple sizes and formats of Similac Pro-Advance infant formula, including 20.6 oz., 30.3 oz., 34 oz., and 658g plastic jars, as well as 7 oz. cans. The recall affects 135,652 cases distributed in the United States and worldwide. Affected batch codes include 32624SH00, 34958SH00, 25673SH00, 31463SH00, 31549SH00, 32625SH00, 32626SH00, 25604K800, 31454K800, 35008K800, 37251K800, 35055SH00, 35056SH00, 32624SH01, 32625SH01, and 32626SH01.
The recall is due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport. Consumer complaints related to these pathogens in infants have been reported, and evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii was found in the manufacturing facility where the product was produced.
Parents and caregivers who have purchased this formula should stop using it immediately and contact Abbott Laboratories or their healthcare provider. Infants who have consumed the formula and develop symptoms of illness should receive prompt medical attention.
The recalled product
- Product
- Abbott Similac Pro-Advance 20.6oz., 30.3oz., 34oz., and 658g plastic jar. 6 jars per case. 7oz. can. 6 cans per case. Item numbers: 6720113 6720813 6726613 6818013 6818213 6832313 Retail UPCs: 055325002499 055325002543 055325002604 055325002819 055325002833 05
- Manufacturer
- Abbott Laboratories
- Category
- Food — Infant Formula
- Hazard
- salmonella-newport
- cronobacter-sakazakii
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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