Abbott Alimentum infant formula recalled due to Cronobacter sakazakii contamination
Abbott Laboratories is recalling Alimentum infant formula due to Cronobacter sakazakii detected in the manufacturing facility and consumer complaints of Cronobacter and Salmonella Newport in infants.
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 mandates a minimum severity of Severe (4). The detected pathogens—Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport—are high-risk in infant formula. Consumer complaints of illness in infants, combined with manufacturing facility detection of Cronobacter, support the Severe classification.
Plain-English summary
Abbott Laboratories is recalling Alimentum infant formula products, including various Alimentum and Similac Alimentum variants, distributed nationwide and worldwide. The recall affects approximately 209,857 cases of 400-gram cans.
The recall was initiated following the discovery of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facility where the product was produced. Consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport in infants have also been received.
Parents and caregivers of infants who consumed the recalled formula should monitor their children for symptoms of infection, including fever, poor feeding, and irritability. Anyone with concerns should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
Consumers should discontinue use of the recalled product. The affected product lot codes are detailed in the identification information provided with this notice.
The recalled product
- Product
- Abbott Alimentum, Abbott Similac Alimentum, Abbott Similac Alimentum HMO, Abbott Alimentum Similac, Abbott Similac Gold Alimentum HMO 400g can. 6 cans per case. Item numbers: 674845 6748406 6748408 6748412 6748425 6748426 6748430 6748453 6748484 Retail UPCs: 00
- Manufacturer
- Abbott Laboratories
- Category
- Food — Infant Formula
- Hazard
- cronobacter-sakazakii
- salmonella-newport
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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