The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0946-2022·Announced 2022-03-16

Abbott Similac Organic Infant Formula recalled for Cronobacter and Salmonella

Abbott Similac Organic with A2 Milk Infant Formula is being recalled following consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport in infants, plus evidence of Cronobacter in the manufacturing facility.

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 combined with consumer complaints related to high-risk pathogens (Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport) in infants and detection of Cronobacter in the manufacturing facility.

Plain-English summary

Abbott Laboratories is recalling Abbott Similac Organic with A2 Milk Infant Formula with Iron in 8-ounce cans, 7-ounce cans, and 20.6-ounce plastic jars. The recall covers 54,245 cases distributed nationwide and worldwide. Affected batch codes are 24398K802, 24398K810, 31478SH00, 31480SH00, and 33781SH00.

The recall follows consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport in infants. Cronobacter sakazakii was also detected in the manufacturing facility where the product was produced.

Consumers with affected product should discontinue use and consult their pediatrician or contact Abbott Laboratories for guidance.

The recalled product

Product
Abbott Similac Organic with A2 Milk Infant Formula with Iron 8oz. and 7oz. can. 6 cans per case. 20.6oz. plastic jar. 4 jars per case. Item numbers: 67904 68016 68099 Retail UPCs: 070074677545 070074680170 070074681009
Manufacturer
Abbott Laboratories
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: 24398K802 24398K810 31478SH00 31480SH00 33781SH00

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.