Abbott Alimentum, Abbott Similac Alimentum, Abbott Similac Alimentum HMO, Abb...
FDA Recall #F-0936-2022 — Class I — February 17, 2022
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | F-0936-2022 |
| Date Initiated | February 17, 2022 |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Type | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Product Type | Food |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Abbott Laboratories |
| Location | Abbott Park, IL |
Product Description
Abbott Alimentum, Abbott Similac Alimentum, Abbott Similac Alimentum HMO, Abbott Alimentum Similac, Abbott Similac Gold Alimentum HMO 400g can. 6 cans per case. Item numbers: 674845 6748406 6748408 6748412 6748425 6748426 6748430 6748453 6748484 Retail UPCs: 0070074122250 8699548994869 070074122311 0070074124131 070074122359 070074122274 070074123349 070074123325
Reason for Recall
Consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants and evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facility where the product had been produced
Classification
Class I — A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide. Worldwide.
Product Quantity
209857 cases
Product Codes / Lot Numbers
Batches: 33688Z201 34929Z202 35065Z201 36145Z202 29280Z260 32430Z200 36145Z201 28123Z262 33688Z202 23443Z261 25659Z260 30283Z260 31410Z200 31411Z201 32431Z200 25659Z261 28123Z261 30283Z262 31410Z204 25659Z262 26867Z262 28123Z263 29210Z202 30283Z263 33688Z203 35065Z202 29210Z201 33688Z204 23443Z260 25550Z260 25564Z260 26867Z260 27936Z260 27937Z260 28123Z260 29210Z200 29280Z261 30281Z260 30283Z261 31410Z201 31410Z205 31410Z206 31411Z200 32423Z200 32431Z201 33688Z200 34929Z200 35030Z200 35049Z200 35065Z200 35066Z260 36145Z200 25550Z261 26867Z261 32423Z201 32431Z202 34929Z201
What Should You Do?
Stop consuming this product immediately. Check your home for the recalled item and dispose of it safely. If you experienced a health issue after consuming this product, contact your doctor and report it to the FDA MedWatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stop consuming the product immediately and do not donate or give it to others. Check the recall notice above for specific disposal or return instructions. Many food recalls ask you to throw the product away and retain the packaging for a possible refund from the retailer. If you purchased it online, check your order history — some retailers send recall notifications directly to customers. You do not need a receipt to report an issue or seek a refund; the fact of purchase is typically sufficient.
Salmonella symptoms typically begin 6 hours to 6 days after consuming contaminated food and include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, and vomiting. Most people recover within 4 to 7 days without medical treatment. However, Salmonella can spread from the intestines to the bloodstream, and from there to other parts of the body. Young children under 5, adults over 65, and people with weakened immune systems are most vulnerable. Seek medical attention immediately if you have severe diarrhea (more than 3 loose stools in 24 hours), a fever above 102°F, bloody stool, or signs of dehydration.
Report foodborne illnesses and adverse food reactions to the FDA through the MedWatch Safety Reporting Portal at FDA.gov, or by calling 1-800-332-1088. You can also report issues directly to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal at SafetyReporting.hhs.gov. If you believe there is an immediate public health risk, contact your local health department. Your report helps the FDA identify contamination patterns, initiate recalls faster, and protect other consumers from the same hazard. Include as much detail as possible: the product name, lot code, purchase date and location, and a description of your symptoms or findings.
The FDA assigns a status to each recall action throughout its lifecycle. "Ongoing" means the recall is active — the firm is still working to remove the product from commerce and notify consumers. "Completed" means the recall strategy has been implemented and the FDA has determined that the recalling firm has taken all appropriate steps to remove the product. "Terminated" means the FDA has reviewed the results and concluded the recall is complete. Even if a recall is marked as completed or terminated, you should still discard any recalled products you find at home — the recall status refers to the firm's compliance actions, not the safety of product still in consumers' possession.