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Class I Recall

Abbott Alimentum, Abbott Similac Alimentum, Abbott Similac Alimentum HMO, Abbott Alimentum Similac, Abbott Similac Gold

Abbott Laboratories

Summary

The FDA issued a Class I for Abbott Alimentum, Abbott Similac Alimentum, Abbott Similac Alimentum HMO, Abbott by Abbott Laboratories. Reason: Consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants and evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facil.

Details

Source

Food Recall

External ID

F-0936-2022

Action Date

2022-03-16

Status

Ongoing

Category

food

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

Lot/Code Info: 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

Quantity Affected: 209857 cases

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

Distribution

US Nationwide. Worldwide.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2022-02-17

Company

Abbott Laboratories

Abbott Park, IL

Context & Analysis

This is a Class I recall. Class I recalls are the most serious — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

This was one of 92 food recalls issued in the same week, part of 204 food-related FDA actions this month.

Abbott Laboratories has 101 FDA actions in our database, including 86 recalls and 15 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class I recall?

A Class I recall is the most serious type. The FDA has determined there is a reasonable probability that the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Abbott Laboratories) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Abbott Laboratories have FDA actions?

Abbott Laboratories has 101 FDA actions in our database, including 86 recalls and 15 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "F-0936-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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