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
- Affected units
- 45,223
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.
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.
See all 41 products in this recall →Related recalls
Same manufacturer · Abbott Laboratories
See all →- HighChemistry analyzer control modules recalled over software that may give erroneous results
FDA (Devices) · 2025-12-24
- HighHematology analyzers recalled because saturation flags may not be applied
FDA (Devices) · 2025-11-19
- HighCELL-DYN Ruby hematology analyzer system expiration date validation
FDA (Devices) · 2025-04-30
- HighCELL-DYN Ruby Hematology Analyzer Expiration Date Software Defect
FDA (Devices) · 2025-04-30
- HighCELL-DYN Ruby hematology analyzer expiration date software defect
FDA (Devices) · 2025-04-30
Same hazard · cronobacter sakazakii
See all →- SevereEnfamil Nutramigen Infant Formula Recalled for Potential Cronobacter Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2024-01-24
- SevereMead Johnson recalls ProSobee infant formula due to contamination risk
FDA (Food) · 2023-03-22
- HighFiber Powder Dietary Supplement Recalled for Cronobacter sakazakii Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2023-02-15
- Severe
- HighKing's Hawaiian Pretzel Buns Recalled for Potential Bacterial Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2022-09-14