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.
Product details
Elecare Similac
| Pack size |
400g |
| Batch code |
28130Z20 |
| Best before |
October 2022 |
Elecare Similac
| Pack size |
400g |
| Batch code |
29266Z20 |
| Best before |
December 2022 |
Alimentum Similac
| Pack size |
400g |
| Batch code |
27937Z26 |
| Best before |
March 2023 |
Alimentum Similac
| Pack size |
400g |
| Batch code |
28123Z26 |
| Best before |
April 2023 |
Alimentum Similac
| Pack size |
400g |
| Batch code |
29210Z20 |
| Best before |
May 2023 |
Alimentum Similac
| Pack size |
400g |
| Batch code |
29280Z26 |
| Best before |
May 2023 |
Alimentum Similac
| Pack size |
400g |
| Batch code |
30283Z26 |
| Best before |
June 2023 |
Alimentum Similac
| Pack size |
400g |
| Batch code |
30281Z26 |
| Best before |
June 2023 |
Alimentum Similac
| Pack size |
400g |
| Batch code |
31410Z20 |
| Best before |
July 2023 |
Alimentum Similac
| Pack size |
400g |
| Batch code |
31411Z20 |
| Best before |
July 2023 |
Alimentum Similac
| Pack size |
400g |
| Batch code |
33688Z20 |
| Best before |
September 2023 |
Alimentum Similac
| Pack size |
400g |
| Batch code |
32431Z20 |
| Best before |
October 2023 |
Elecare Similac
| Pack size |
400g |
| Batch code |
30374Z20 |
| Best before |
December 2022 |
Alimentum Similac
| Pack size |
400g |
| Batch code |
34929Z20 |
| Best before |
October 2023 |
Alimentum Similac
| Pack size |
400g |
| Batch code |
35030Z20 |
| Best before |
November 2023 |
Elecare Similac
| Pack size |
400g |
| Batch code |
32422Z21 |
| Best before |
February 2023 |
Alimentum Similac
| Pack size |
400g |
| Batch code |
22333Z26 |
| Best before |
October 2022 |
Alimentum Similac
| Pack size |
400g |
| Batch code |
23443Z26 |
| Best before |
November 2022 |
Alimentum Similac
| Pack size |
400g |
| Batch code |
25550Z26 |
| Best before |
January 2023 |
Alimentum Similac
| Pack size |
400g |
| Batch code |
25564Z26 |
| Best before |
January 2023 |
Alimentum Similac
| Pack size |
400g |
| Batch code |
26867Z26 |
| Best before |
February 2023 |
Alimentum Similac
| Pack size |
400g |
| Batch code |
27936Z26 |
| Best before |
March 2023 |
Abbott is recalling the above products and have contacted all stores and pharmacies that are supplying these products.
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.
About product recalls and withdrawals
If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.
Ref: FSA-PRIN-11-2022-update-1