Abbott Similac For Spit Up infant formula recalled for Cronobacter and Salmonella
Abbott is recalling Similac For Spit Up Infant Formula due to contamination risks. Consumer complaints linked the product to Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport, and Cronobacter was found in the manufacturing facility.
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: FDA Class I classification mandates Critical severity. The recall involves pathogenic bacteria (Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport) linked to infant complaints and detected in the manufacturing facility.
Plain-English summary
Abbott Laboratories is recalling Abbott Similac For Spit Up Infant Formula with Iron in 12.5 oz cans. Approximately 409,673 cases were distributed nationwide and worldwide. The affected product's item number is 5095976, with retail UPC 070074509600.
The recall was initiated due to consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport in infants, and because Cronobacter sakazakii was detected in the manufacturing facility where the product was produced.
Consumers should stop using the product and discard any unused formula. Anyone with affected product should consult their healthcare provider for guidance. The affected batch codes include: 24447K807, 24448K807, 25674K800, 25675K800, 25677K800, 25677K810, 25798K800, 26873K800, 26874K800, 26875K800, 28024K800, 28026K800, 29247K800, 29247K810, 29248K800, 29249K800, 31502K800, 31503K800, 31504K800, 33702K800, 33703K800, 33719K800, 34854K800, 34855K800, 34856K800, 34857K800, 36100K800, 36101K800, 36102K800, 36103K800.
The recalled product
- Product
- Abbott Similac For Spit Up Infant Formula with Iron 12.5oz. can. 6 cans per case. Item numbers: 5095976 Retail UPCs: 070074509600
- Manufacturer
- Abbott Laboratories
- Category
- Food — Infant Formula
- Affected units
- 409,673
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 41 recalled by Abbott Laboratories under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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