Abbott EleCare Jr Nutrition Powder Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination
Abbott is recalling EleCare Jr Amino Acid-Based Nutrition Powder due to consumer complaints of Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport in infants. The bacteria was also found 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 recall with evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facility and consumer complaints reporting Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport in infants. FDA Class I recalls never score below 4 per the severity rubric.
Plain-English summary
Abbott Laboratories is recalling Abbott EleCare Jr Amino Acid-Based Nutrition Powder in chocolate flavor (14.1 oz cans, item number 66273). The recall affects 12,684 cases distributed nationwide and worldwide, identified by batch codes 24532Z200, 28129Z200, 30400Z200, 34935Z200, and 36154Z200.
The recall was initiated following consumer complaints reporting Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants who consumed the product. Cronobacter sakazakii was also identified in the manufacturing facility where the product was produced.
Consumers who have purchased this product should discontinue use immediately and contact their healthcare provider if their infant has consumed it.
The recalled product
- Product
- Abbott EleCare Jr Amino Acid-Based Nutrition Powder Chocolate 14.1oz. can. 6 cans per case. Item numbers: 66273 Retail UPCs: 070074662718
- Manufacturer
- Abbott Laboratories
- Category
- Food — Medical Nutrition Product
- Affected units
- 12,684
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: 24532Z200 28129Z200 30400Z200 34935Z200 36154Z200
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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