The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0954-2022·Announced 2022-03-16

Abbott Similac Alimentum Infant Formula Recalled for Pathogenic Bacterial Contamination

Abbott is recalling Similac Alimentum infant formula due to consumer complaints involving Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport bacteria. The bacteria were found in some products and 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: This is an FDA Class I recall with evidence of high-risk pathogens (Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport) documented in consumer complaints involving infants and manufacturing facility contamination. While no deaths are explicitly reported, the combination of the Class I classification and documented consumer complaints involving a vulnerable population warrants a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Abbott Laboratories is recalling Similac Alimentum 400-gram cans in response to consumer complaints involving Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport. The recall affects 35,965 cases distributed nationwide and worldwide. Affected batch codes are 23379Z260, 25660Z260, 28036Z260, and 28135Z200. The product item number is 5705806 with retail UPC 8699548994869.

The recall was initiated following consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants, combined with evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii found in the manufacturing facility where the product was produced. Both pathogens can pose serious health risks to infants.

Consumers who have purchased affected batches should not feed the product to infants. Parents and caregivers are advised to consult their pediatrician or a poison control center immediately if their infant has consumed this product or if they have concerns about their child's health. Affected product should be discarded.

The recalled product

Product
Abbott Similac Alimentum 400g. can. 6 cans per case. Item numbers: 5705806 Retail UPCs: 8699548994869
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: 23379Z260 25660Z260 28036Z260 28135Z200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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