Abbott Similac Sensitive infant formula recall due to pathogen contamination
Abbott is recalling Similac Sensitive infant formula due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport. Consumer complaints related to these pathogens in infants and evidence of Cronobacter in the facility prompted the Class I recall.
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 recall is classified as Severe due to the FDA Class I designation combined with serious pathogenic hazards (Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport) and consumer complaints of illness in infants. FDA Class I recalls present serious potential health risks.
Plain-English summary
Abbott Laboratories is recalling Similac Sensitive infant formula products due to potential contamination. The recall was prompted by consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants and the discovery of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facility where the products were produced.
The affected products are distributed nationwide in the United States and worldwide. Approximately 2,046,814 cases are involved, identified by specific item numbers and batch codes. The recall covers multiple package sizes of Similac Sensitive infant formula, including the 34oz jar, 12.5oz can, and 20.1oz jar formats.
This is a Class I recall issued by the FDA. The hazards involved are the pathogens Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport, which triggered consumer complaints related to illness in infants.
The recalled product
- Product
- Abbott Similac Sensitive 34oz. plastic jar. 6 jars per case. Abbott Similac Sensitive Infant Formula with Iron 12.5oz. can and 20.1oz. plastic jar. 6 units per case. Item numbers: 68082 5753978 6748901 674891L Retail UPCs: 070074680835 070074575414 070074122380
- Manufacturer
- Abbott Laboratories
- Category
- Food — Infant Formula
- Hazard
- cronobacter-sakazakii
- salmonella-newport
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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