The products under recall have a multidigit number on the bottom of the container starting with the first two digits 22 through 37, contains K8, SH, or Z2 and with an expiration date of April 1, 2022, or after. We deeply regret the concern and inconvenience this situation will cause parents, caregivers and health care professionals.'

'We're taking this action so parents know they can trust us to meet our high standards, as well as theirs. 'We know parents depend on us to provide them with the highest quality nutrition formulas,' said Joe Manning, executive vice president, nutritional products, Abbott. It's important to follow the instructions for proper preparation, handling and storage of powder formulas. It can cause fever, poor feeding, excessive crying or low energy as well as other serious symptoms.

No Abbott liquid formulas, powder formulas, or nutrition products from other facilities are impacted by the recall.Ĭronobacter sakazakii is commonly found in the environment and a variety of areas in the home. While Abbott's testing of finished product detected no pathogens, we are taking action by recalling the powder formula manufactured in this facility with an expiration of April 1, 2022, or later. And the retained sample related to the complaint for Salmonella Newport tested negative for Salmonella Newport. Additionally, retained samples related to the three complaints for Cronobacter sakazakii tested negative for Cronobacter sakazakii. All finished products are tested for Cronobacter sakazakii, Salmonella Newport and other pathogens and they must test negative before any product is released. Abbott conducts extensive quality checks on each completed batch of infant formula, including microbiological analysis prior to release.

Importantly, no distributed product has tested positive for the presence of either of these bacteria, and we continue to test. We found no evidence of Salmonella Newport. During testing in our Sturgis, Mich., facility, we found evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the plant in non-product contact areas. The recall does not include any metabolic deficiency nutrition formulas.Ībbott is voluntarily recalling these products after four consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants who had consumed powder infant formula manufactured in this facility.Īdditionally, as part of Abbott's quality processes, we conduct routine testing for Cronobacter sakazakii and other pathogens in our manufacturing facilities. 17, 2022 / PRNewswire/ - Abbott (NYSE: ABT) is initiating a proactive, voluntary recall of powder formulas, including Similac, Alimentum and EleCare manufactured in Sturgis, Mich., one of the company's manufacturing facilities.

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