Product Recall
Abbott powder formulas, including Similac®, Alimentum® and EleCare®
02/18/2022
Reason for Recall
The supplier is voluntarily recalling the product due to four consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants who had consumed powder infant formula manufactured in their Sturgis, Michigan facility. No Abbott liquid formulas are included in the recall, nor are powder formulas or nutrition products from other facilities.
Details:
Product Name: Abbott powder formulas, including Similac®, Alimentum® and EleCare® manufactured in Sturgis, Michigan, one of the company's manufacturing faciltities. No Abbott liquid formulas are included in the recall, nor are powder formulas or nutrition products from other facilities.
Recalled #: The products under recall have a multidigit number on the bottom of the container starting with the first two digits 22 through 37, contains K8, SH, or Z2 and with an expiration date of April 1, 2022, or after.
Product expiration of April 1, 2022 or later.
Reason for Recall: The supplier is voluntarily recalling the product due to four consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants who had consumed powder infant formula manufactured in their Sturgis, Michigan facility.
You can read more information about the recall, including products affected, by visiting Abbott’s recall site at https://www.similacrecall.com/us/en/home.html or calling 1-800-986-8540
If your infant is experiencing symptoms related to Cronobacter or Salmonella infection, such as poor feeding, irritability, temperature changes, jaundice, grunting breaths, abnormal movements, lethargy, rash, or blood in the urine or stool; contact your health care provider to report their symptoms and receive immediate care.