Abbott Similac 360 Infant Formula Recalled for Cronobacter and Salmonella Contamination
Abbott Laboratories is recalling Similac 360 Total Care Sensitive Infant Formula due to potential Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport contamination. The recall affects products distributed in the United States and worldwide.
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 mandates minimum severity score of 4. The recall involves Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport, both serious foodborne pathogens capable of severe illness in infants, with consumer complaints documented and pathogenic evidence identified in the manufacturing facility.
Plain-English summary
Abbott Laboratories is recalling Abbott Similac 360 Total Care Sensitive Infant Formula with Iron. The recall includes 7oz. cans (6 per case), 20.1oz. plastic jars (4 per case), and 29.5oz. plastic jars (4 per case). The recall was initiated following consumer complaints related to potential Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport contamination, as well as the detection of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facility where the product was produced.
Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport are pathogens that can cause serious illness in infants. The affected products are distributed in the United States and worldwide, affecting approximately 227,970 cases.
Affected item numbers include 68070, 68072, and 68118. Multiple batch codes are involved, including 30349SH00, 30351SH00, 30353SH00, 32461SH00, 36095SH00, 34955SH00, 34956SH00, 34956SH01, 34957SH00, 36217SH00, 32355K800, 32464K800, 35076K800, 35077K800, 36136K800, and 36137K800. Retail UPCs include 070074680712, 070074680736, and 070074681191.
Consumers who have purchased affected products should not use them and should consult with their healthcare provider if they have questions or concerns about their infant's health.
The recalled product
- Product
- Abbott Similac 360 Total Care Sensitive Infant Formula with Iron 7oz. can. 6 cans per case. 20.1oz. and 29.5oz. plastic jar. 4 jars per case. Item numbers: 68070 68072 68118 Retail UPCs: 070074680712 070074680736 070074681191
- Manufacturer
- Abbott Laboratories
- Category
- Food — Infant Formula
- Affected units
- 227,970
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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