The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1558-2019·Announced 2019-07-24

Perrigo Recalls Parent's Choice Infant Formula Due to Metal Fragments

Perrigo Company PLC is recalling specific lots of Parent's Choice Advantage Infant Formula because the product may contain metal fragments.

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: The agency classification is FDA Class II. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls are scored as 4 (Severe), particularly given the risk of physical injury from metal fragments in infant formula.

Plain-English summary

Perrigo Company PLC is recalling 23,388 containers of Parent's Choice Advantage Infant Formula Milk-Based Powder with Iron, 35 oz, 922 g. The recall is due to the possibility that the product may contain metal fragments.

The affected product is identified by Lot Code C26EVFV and a use-by date of February 26, 2021. The product was distributed nationwide through Walmart.

Consumers who have this specific lot of infant formula should stop using it and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund or replacement. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating a situation that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Parent's Choice Advantage Infant Formula Milk-Based Powder with Iron, 35 oz, 922 g, with UPC: 078742022468
Manufacturer
Perrigo Company PLC
Category
Food — Infant Formula
Hazard
Affected units
23,388

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 (2)

  • Lot Code C26EVFV with a use by date of February 26
  • 2021

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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