The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0957-2022·Announced 2022-03-16

Abbott Infant Formula Powder Recalled for Bacterial Contamination

Abbott Laboratories is recalling infant formula powder due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport. Consumer complaints related to these pathogens in infants have been reported.

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 involving infant formula and high-risk pathogens (Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport) with consumer complaints reported in infants and evidence of contamination in the manufacturing facility. FDA Class I classification requires a minimum severity score of 4.

Plain-English summary

Abbott Laboratories is recalling Abbott Infant Formula Powder in 12.6oz. cans due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport. These bacteria were identified in consumer complaints involving infants. Additionally, Cronobacter sakazakii has been found in the manufacturing facility where the product was produced.

The recalled product consists of 500 cases with batch code 29169K800, distributed nationwide and worldwide.

Parents and caregivers who have this product should not feed it to infants. If an infant has consumed the recalled formula, consult a healthcare provider immediately.

The recalled product

Product
Abbott Infant Formula Powder 12.6oz. can. 6 cans per case. Item numbers: Clinical Retail UPCs: N/A - Clinical
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: 29169K800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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