Similac Advance Infant Formula Recalled for Chinese Labeling
Abbott Laboratories is recalling Similac Advance infant formula because export-bound product with Chinese labeling was distributed in the US.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the hazard is limited to labeling errors (Chinese text on US-bound product) with no reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the 'Minor labeling errors' criterion for a Moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Abbott Laboratories is recalling Similac Advance Complete Nutrition Infant Formula with Iron, 1.45lb plastic containers. The recall was initiated after the firm received three consumer calls regarding product with Chinese labeling. An internal investigation revealed that product manufactured for export to China was distributed to three states in the US, and all labeling on these units is in Chinese.
The affected product includes Lot 36499SH05 and Lot 36691SH05, both with an expiration date of January 1, 2016. A total of 51,642 containers were involved in this distribution. According to the structured product information, all product was shipped to New Jersey.
Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact Abbott Laboratories for a refund or replacement. The recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
The recalled product
- Product
- Similac¿ Advance Complete Nutrition Infant Formula with Iron, 1.45lb plastic container.
- Manufacturer
- Abbott Laboratories
- Category
- Food — Infant Formula
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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