Abbott Similac Alimentum with 2'-FL HMO, Abbott Similac Alimentum HMO, Abbott...
FDA Recall #F-0942-2022 — Class I — February 17, 2022
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | F-0942-2022 |
| 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 Similac Alimentum with 2'-FL HMO, Abbott Similac Alimentum HMO, Abbott Alimentum HMO, Abbott Similac Alimentum infant formula, Abbott Similac Alimentum 400g can. 6 cans per case. Item numbers: 6749111 6749117 6749118 6749124 6749134 6749166 6749181 6749199 Retail UPCs: 070074124476 070074124438 0070074124490 070074124414 7703186029294 7501033958175 0070074122427 070074122441
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
34704 cases
Product Codes / Lot Numbers
Batches: 36146Z265 34768Z201 35014Z201 36146Z264 35014Z202 36146Z261 29284Z260 32416Z201 34768Z200 36146Z263 27938Z260 29284Z261 32416Z200 35014Z200 36146Z260 36146Z262 27938Z261 29284Z262 34768Z202
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.