Update: Abbott recalls two infant formula powders because of the possible presence of Salmonella and Cronobacter sakazakii
Why it was recalled
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.
Affected products
| Product | Pack size | Batch codes | Use by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elecare Similac | 400g | 28130Z20 | – |
| Elecare Similac | 400g | 29266Z20 | – |
| Alimentum Similac | 400g | 27937Z26 | – |
| Alimentum Similac | 400g | 28123Z26 | – |
| Alimentum Similac | 400g | 29210Z20 | – |
| Alimentum Similac | 400g | 29280Z26 | – |
| Alimentum Similac | 400g | 30283Z26 | – |
| Alimentum Similac | 400g | 30281Z26 | – |
| Alimentum Similac | 400g | 31410Z20 | – |
| Alimentum Similac | 400g | 31411Z20 | – |
| Alimentum Similac | 400g | 33688Z20 | – |
| Alimentum Similac | 400g | 32431Z20 | – |
| Elecare Similac | 400g | 30374Z20 | – |
| Alimentum Similac | 400g | 34929Z20 | – |
| Alimentum Similac | 400g | 35030Z20 | – |
| Elecare Similac | 400g | 32422Z21 | – |
| Alimentum Similac | 400g | 22333Z26 | – |
| Alimentum Similac | 400g | 23443Z26 | – |
| Alimentum Similac | 400g | 25550Z26 | – |
| Alimentum Similac | 400g | 25564Z26 | – |
| Alimentum Similac | 400g | 26867Z26 | – |
| Alimentum Similac | 400g | 27936Z26 | – |
What you should do
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.
Action taken by the business
Abbott is recalling the above products and have contacted all stores and pharmacies that are supplying these products.
Official sources
Read the full notice on the Food Standards AgencyFSA reference: FSA-PRIN-11-2022-update-1 · Last updated 23 February 2022
Data sourced from the UK Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Yum Britannia is an independent service and is not affiliated with the FSA.