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Class I Recall

Abbott EleCare Junior Vanilla 14.1oz. can and Abbott EleCare Jr Similac Vanilla 14.1oz. can. 6 cans per case. Item

Abbott Laboratories

Summary

The FDA issued a Class I for Abbott EleCare Junior Vanilla 14.1oz. can and Abbott EleCare Jr Similac Vanilla 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-0950-2022

Action Date

2022-03-16

Status

Ongoing

Category

food

Product Description

Abbott EleCare Junior Vanilla 14.1oz. can and Abbott EleCare Jr Similac Vanilla 14.1oz. can. 6 cans per case. Item numbers: 56585 5658557 Retail UPCs: 070074565866 070074116723

Lot/Code Info: Batches: 24531Z200 26722Z200 26808Z200 26859Z200 28128Z200 28139Z200 28140Z200 30391Z200 34772Z200 34934Z200 36147Z200 24531Z201 28128Z201 30391Z201 34772Z201 36147Z201

Quantity Affected: 116350 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-0950-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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