Elecare, Similac And Alimentum Infant Formula Products

Consumer Summary Abbott is recalling certain batches of EleCare, Similam, and Alimentum infant formula products made at their Sturgis plant due to potential contamination with Cronobacter and Salmonella bacteria. The affected products were distributed nationally in Australia through pharmacies, hospitals, and direct mail order. You can identify recalled products by checking the 7-9 digit code on the bottom of the package: if the first two digits are 22-37 and the code contains K8, SH, or Z2, and the expiration date is April 1, 2022 or later, the product is part of the recall.

Product

Abbott Australasia Pty Ltd and Abbott US are conducting a precautionary recall of some EleCare, Similac and Alimentum infant formula products manufactured in Abbott's Sturgis plant in the United States. The products are available nationally through prescription at pharmacies, hospitals and via direct mail order. The recalled products can be identified by the 7 to 9 digit code and expiration date on the bottom of the package (see images). Products are included in the recall if they have all three items below: the first two digits of the Code are 22 through 37 and the Code on the container...

Reason

The recall is due to potential microbial contamination (Cronobacter and Salmonella).

Classification

Class I

Category

food recall

Country

Australia

Agency

Food Standards Australia New Zealand

Recall date

2022-02-21

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Australia-wide

Official recall notice from Food Standards Australia New Zealand

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/63df3898-800f-44ed-a766-b5bc05cfd6c1