The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0951-2022·Announced 2022-03-16

Abbott EleCare Jr Recalled for Bacterial Contamination in Infants

Abbott is recalling EleCare Jr infant nutrition powder (203,416 cases) due to consumer complaints of Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport in infants and contamination 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: This recall is FDA Class I, which designates situations where use of the product will cause serious adverse health consequences. The identified pathogens, Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport, are high-risk bacteria that cause serious illness in infants, and contamination has been confirmed in the manufacturing facility with consumer complaints reported.

Plain-English summary

Abbott Laboratories is recalling Abbott EleCare Jr Amino Acid-Based Nutrition Powder (unflavored, 14.1 oz cans) due to potential bacterial contamination. The recall affects 203,416 cases distributed nationwide and worldwide.

The product is being recalled following consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants. Additionally, evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii contamination was found in the manufacturing facility where the product was produced. Both pathogens can cause serious illness in infants.

This product is primarily used for infants with medical conditions requiring amino acid-based nutrition. Parents and caregivers using this product should contact their healthcare provider immediately if their infant shows signs of illness.

Affected batch codes are: 23441Z200, 25715Z200, 26723Z200, 26724Z200, 26858Z200, 27923Z200, 27924Z200, 27932Z200, 27934Z200, 29265Z200, 30390Z200, 30407Z200, 31408Z200, 34013Z200, 34774Z200, 35024Z200, 35029Z200, and 36153Z200. Consumers should check product packaging and discontinue use if a batch code matches.

The recalled product

Product
Abbott EleCare Jr Amino Acid-Based Nutrition Powder Unflavored 14.1oz. can. 6 cans per case. Item numbers: 55253 Retail UPCs: 070074552545 70074552545
Manufacturer
Abbott Laboratories
Category
Food — Infant Nutrition
Hazard
  • cronobacter-sakazakii
  • salmonella-newport

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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