The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0937-2022·Announced 2022-03-16

Abbott Similac Sensitive Infant Formula Recalled for Cronobacter and Salmonella Contamination

Abbott is recalling Similac Sensitive Infant Formula with Iron due to potential Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport contamination linked to consumer complaints about infant illness. The FDA classified this as a Class I recall.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall involving high-risk pathogens (Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport) with consumer complaints of illness in infants, a vulnerable population at particular risk of serious harm from these organisms.

Plain-English summary

Abbott Laboratories is recalling Similac Sensitive Infant Formula with Iron 22.5 oz. plastic jars due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport. The affected product was distributed nationwide and worldwide.

The contamination was identified following consumer complaints related to these organisms in infants. Evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii was also found in the manufacturing facility where the product was produced. Both pathogens can cause serious illness in infants.

Consumers with affected products should stop using them immediately. Affected batch codes are: 23426SH00, 23427SH00, 25577SH00, 25579SH00, 25665SH00, 25681SH00, and 26840SH00. Contact Abbott Laboratories or the FDA if you have questions about whether your product is affected.

The FDA classified this as a Class I recall, indicating a situation where use of the product could cause serious adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Abbott Similac Sensitive Infant Formula with Iron 22.5oz. plastic jar. 6 jars per case. Item numbers: 5081776 Retail UPCs: 070074508184
Manufacturer
Abbott Laboratories
Category
Food — Infant Formula
Hazard
  • cronobacter-sakazakii
  • salmonella-newport

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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