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Update: Abbott recalls two infant formula powders because of the possible presence of Salmonella and Cronobacter sakazakii
What happened
Abbott has taken the precautionary step of recalling various batches of Elecare Similac and Alimentum Similac infant formula powders because of the possible presence of Salmonella and Cronobacter sakazakii. Both products are foods used for special medical purposes for infants, ordinarily to be used under medical supervision. This PRIN is an update to include the possible presence of an additional pathogen and amended date and batch codes.
Official consumer advice
If you have purchased or been prescribed any of the above product batches, do not feed it to your baby and return to the place of purchase. If you have additional questions, please contact Abbott on 01795 580303. If you have any concerns about the health of your baby, please seek medical advice.
Affected products and codes
- producer
Abbott
- product
Elecare Similac
Affected date information: October 2022
- batch
28130Z20
Affected date information: October 2022
- producer
Abbott
- product
Elecare Similac
Affected date information: December 2022
- batch
29266Z20
Affected date information: December 2022
- producer
Abbott
- product
Alimentum Similac
Affected date information: March 2023
- batch
27937Z26
Affected date information: March 2023
- producer
Abbott
- product
Alimentum Similac
Affected date information: April 2023
- batch
28123Z26
Affected date information: April 2023
- producer
Abbott
- product
Alimentum Similac
Affected date information: May 2023
- batch
29210Z20
Affected date information: May 2023
- producer
Abbott
- product
Alimentum Similac
Affected date information: May 2023
- batch
29280Z26
Affected date information: May 2023
- producer
Abbott
- product
Alimentum Similac
Affected date information: June 2023
- batch
30283Z26
Affected date information: June 2023
- producer
Abbott
- product
Alimentum Similac
Affected date information: June 2023
- batch
30281Z26
Affected date information: June 2023
- producer
Abbott
- product
Alimentum Similac
Affected date information: July 2023
- batch
31410Z20
Affected date information: July 2023
- producer
Abbott
- product
Alimentum Similac
Affected date information: July 2023
- batch
31411Z20
Affected date information: July 2023
- producer
Abbott
- product
Alimentum Similac
Affected date information: September 2023
- batch
33688Z20
Affected date information: September 2023
- producer
Abbott
- product
Alimentum Similac
Affected date information: October 2023
- batch
32431Z20
Affected date information: October 2023
- producer
Abbott
- product
Elecare Similac
Affected date information: December 2022
- batch
30374Z20
Affected date information: December 2022
- producer
Abbott
- product
Alimentum Similac
Affected date information: October 2023
- batch
34929Z20
Affected date information: October 2023
- producer
Abbott
- product
Alimentum Similac
Affected date information: November 2023
- batch
35030Z20
Affected date information: November 2023
- producer
Abbott
- product
Elecare Similac
Affected date information: February 2023
- batch
32422Z21
Affected date information: February 2023
- producer
Abbott
- product
Alimentum Similac
Affected date information: October 2022
- batch
22333Z26
Affected date information: October 2022
- producer
Abbott
- product
Alimentum Similac
Affected date information: November 2022
- batch
23443Z26
Affected date information: November 2022
- producer
Abbott
- product
Alimentum Similac
Affected date information: January 2023
- batch
25550Z26
Affected date information: January 2023
- producer
Abbott
- product
Alimentum Similac
Affected date information: January 2023
- batch
25564Z26
Affected date information: January 2023
- producer
Abbott
- product
Alimentum Similac
Affected date information: February 2023
- batch
26867Z26
Affected date information: February 2023
- producer
Abbott
- product
Alimentum Similac
Affected date information: March 2023
- batch
27936Z26
Affected date information: March 2023
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