Abbott Similac Pro-Total Comfort Infant Formula with Iron 20.1oz. and 22.5oz....

FDA Recall #F-0934-2022 — Class I — February 17, 2022

Recall Summary

Recall NumberF-0934-2022
Date InitiatedFebruary 17, 2022
ClassificationClass I
StatusOngoing
TypeVoluntary: Firm initiated
Product TypeFood

Recalling Firm

FirmAbbott Laboratories
LocationAbbott Park, IL

Product Description

Abbott Similac Pro-Total Comfort Infant Formula with Iron 20.1oz. and 22.5oz. plastic jar. 4 jars per case. 34oz. plastic jar. 6 jars per case. 7oz. can. 6 cans per case. Item numbers: 66798 66939 67925 68107 Retail UPCs: 070074667997 070074669403 070074679266 070074681085

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

766561 cases

Product Codes / Lot Numbers

Batches: 26838SH00 26860SH00 26861SH00 30318SH00 31498SH00 31580SH00 33730SH00 24451SH00 24565SH00 26738SH00 26791SH00 23495K800 24481K800 25572K800 25588K800 26739K800 26837K800 28014K800 28141K800 28152K800 29243K800 29246K800 30319K800 31466K800 31579K800 31581K800 32613K800 32614K800 34860K800 36123K800 37236K800 27977SH00 27978SH00 27990SH00 28096SH00 28097SH00 30303SH00 30304SH00 31582SH00 31583SH00 33726SH00 33727SH00 33728SH00 33729SH00 37237SH00 37303SH00

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.