TOPIC: Certain Lots of Ready-to-Feed Liquid Products by Abbott: Recall - Due to Potential for Spoilage. Recall Is Not Expected to Impact U.S. Infant Formula Supply
AUDIENCE: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy, Pediatrics
ISSUE: Abbott is recalling of certain lots of 2 fluid ounce/59 milliliter bottles of Ready-to-Feed liquid products for infants and children, including the brands Similac Pro-Total Comfort, Similac 360 Total Care, Similac 360 Total Care Sensitive, Similac Special Care 24, Similac Stage 1, Similac NeoSure, Similac Water (Sterilized) and Pedialyte Electrolyte Solution. The products included in the recall were manufactured at the Columbus, Ohio, manufacturing facility.
These products are being recalled because a small percentage of bottles (less than 1%) in the recalled lots have bottle caps that may not have sealed completely, which could result in spoilage. If spoiled product is consumed, gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting may occur.
This recall does not include any other liquid or powder formula brands or other nutrition products produced in Abbott's Columbus facility or elsewhere within Abbott's global nutrition manufacturing network. It also does not include any amino acid-based formulas or metabolic nutrition formulas.
This recall equates to less than one day's worth of the total number of ounces of infant formula fed in the U.S. and is not expected to impact the overall U.S. infant formula supply. Abbott is continuing production of Similac 2 fluid ounce/59 milliliter Ready-to-Feed liquid formula products for hospitals and healthcare providers' offices on a different production line. Similac infant formula will continue to be produced in alternative product sizes and formats for delivery to retail locations, in addition to increased production throughout our global manufacturing network.
For more information about this recall, click on the red button "Read Recall" below.
BACKGROUND: The products being recalled are ready-to-feed liquid products for infants and children.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- If a product is included in the recall, do not use the product. For all feeding-related questions or questions about your child’s health, contact a healthcare professional.
- To identify if your product is included, please visit the company's website to view a list of impacted lot numbers or use the lot number checker on the webpage.
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