Similac Alimentum infant formula recalled for packaging defect
Abbott Nutrition is voluntarily recalling Similac Alimentum infant formula in Michigan and Ohio due to a packaging defect. The recall affects 720 bottles with Lot No. 41740RH00.
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 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall for a packaging defect in infant formula. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. While packaging defects involving infant nutrition products present a potential risk, the theoretical nature of the hazard without reported harm places this at severity level 3.
Plain-English summary
Abbott Nutrition is voluntarily recalling Similac Alimentum infant formula in 32-fluid ounce re-closable plastic bottles due to a packaging defect. The recall involves 720 bottles distributed in Michigan and Ohio. The affected product includes Lot No. 41740RH00 (Product No. 57512, Best By: 06/01/23).
Consumers who have the affected product should not use it and may contact Abbott Nutrition for information on product replacement or refund. This recall was initiated on August 16, 2022, and was terminated by the FDA on March 29, 2023.
The recalled product
- Product
- Similac Alimentum packaged in 32 fluid ounce re-closable plastic bottles 6 bottles per case
- Manufacturer
- ABBOTT NUTRITION
- Category
- Food — Infant Formula
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 720
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)
- Batch/Lot No. 41740RH00 Product No. 57512 Best By: 06/01/23
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