Don’t Use Certain Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare Powdered Infant Formulas, the FDA Says
The products, linked to deaths, may be contaminated with bacteria and have been recalled
The Food and Drug Administration is expanding its warning to parents to avoid three brands of powdered infant formula manufactured by Abbott Nutrition after it received reports of infants becoming seriously ill from bacterial infections, including at least two deaths.
The company has recalled certain lots of the three brands—Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare—that were manufactured in its Sturgis, Mich., plant.
The babies were hospitalized, and all reportedly consumed powdered formula made at the Sturgis facility. They were infected with Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport bacteria.
To see whether a product is part of the recall, check the lot codes on the bottom of the container for the following three markings:
• 22 through 37 as the first two digits in the code
• K8, SH, or Z2 as part of the code
• An expiration date of 4-1-2022 (APR 2022) or later
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In addition, Abbott has recalled a Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula with the lot code 27032K800. This is a specialty formula for certain infants who would benefit from lowered mineral intake.
A full list of the recalled products hasn’t been made available to the public.
Instead, the company said consumers can use a lookup tool on its website to find out whether a product they have is part of the recall. If it is, they can call Abbott Nutrition at 800-986-8540 for information on how to obtain a refund.
