The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0945-2022·Announced 2022-03-16

Abbott Similac Organic Infant Formula Recalled for Bacterial Contamination

Abbott Similac Organic infant formula products are recalled by the FDA due to potential Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport contamination. Consumer complaints of illness in infants and manufacturing facility contamination triggered this 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 classified as FDA Class I, which according to the rubric criteria automatically warrants a minimum severity score of 4 for FDA recalls. The recall involves serious high-risk pathogens (Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport) affecting a vulnerable population (infants) with documented consumer complaints indicating illness. This combination meets the Critical threshold.

Plain-English summary

Abbott Similac Organic infant formula products are being recalled by the FDA. The affected products include 7oz cans, 20.6oz plastic jars, and 23.2oz plastic jars. The recall encompasses 52,663 cases distributed nationwide and worldwide. Specific affected batches are: 24397K800, 27994SH00, 27995SH00, and 24400SH00.

The FDA initiated this Class I recall following consumer complaints indicating potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants who consumed the product. Additionally, testing of the manufacturing facility revealed evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii where the product was produced. Both pathogens pose significant health risks to infants.

Consumers who have purchased affected batches should discontinue use immediately. Parents and caregivers of infants who may have consumed the affected product should contact their healthcare provider for guidance. The product should be discarded or returned to the point of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Abbott Similac Organic 7oz. can. 6 cans per case. Abbott Similac Organic with A2 Milk Infant Formula with Iron 20.6oz. plastic jar. 4 jars per case. 23.2oz plastic jar. 6 jars per case. Item numbers: 68013 68092 5082178 Retail UPCs: 070074680156 070074680934 0
Manufacturer
Abbott Laboratories
Category
Food — Infant Formula
Hazard
  • cronobacter-sakazakii
  • salmonella-newport

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Batches: 24397K800 27994SH00 27995SH00 24400SH00

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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