The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0955-2022·Announced 2022-03-16

Abbott Similac Alimentum Infant Formula Recalled for Cronobacter and Salmonella Contamination

Abbott Laboratories is recalling 45,223 cases of Similac Alimentum infant formula due to consumer complaints involving Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport in infants, and evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii 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 mandates a minimum score of 4. The recall involves high-risk pathogens (Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport) with documented consumer complaints in infants, plus confirmed evidence of contamination in the manufacturing facility. No deaths are reported, preventing classification as Critical.

Plain-English summary

Abbott Laboratories is recalling 45,223 cases of Similac Alimentum Allergies & Colic Hypoallergenic Infant Formula (400g cans) due to consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport in infants, combined with evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii detected in the manufacturing facility where the product was produced.

The recalled product was distributed nationwide in the United States and worldwide. Affected batches are identified by these codes: 25558Z260, 27940Z260, 29267Z260, 33689Z200, and 35026Z260. The retail UPC is 055325000624 and item number is 5707713.

Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport are pathogenic bacteria that pose serious health risks, particularly to infants. Consumers who have purchased affected batches should discontinue use immediately and contact a pediatrician if their infant has consumed the product.

This is a Class I recall due to the serious hazard posed by bacterial contamination in a product intended for vulnerable infants.

The recalled product

Product
Abbott Similac Alimentum Allergies & Colic Hypoallergenic Infant Formula 400g. can. 6 cans per case. Item numbers: 5707713 Retail UPCs: 055325000624
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: 25558Z260 27940Z260 29267Z260 33689Z200 35026Z260

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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