If you have a little one that drinks Similac formula, you should know that Similac just released a voluntary recall of certain Similac-brand infant powder formulas.
Why is Abbott recalling these products?
An internal quality review detected the remote possibility of the presence of a small common beetle in the product produced in one production area in a single manufacturing facility. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that while the formula containing these beetles poses no immediate health risk, there is a possibility that infants who consume formula containing the beetles or their larvae, could experience symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort and refusal to eat as a result of small insect parts irritating the GI tract. If these symptoms persist for more than a few days, a physician should be consulted.
What Similac powder infant formulas are being recalled?
- Certain Similac powder product lines offered in plastic containers
- Certain Similac powder product lines offered in 8oz, 12.4oz and 12.9oz cans
To find out if the product in your possession is included in this recall, check out the list of all recalled products or you can also call 800-986-8850.
No Abbott liquid infant formulas are impacted. Products not involved in the recall include all Abbott Nutrition liquid ready-to-feed and concentrated infant formulas and all powder and liquid specialty formulas, such as Similac Expert Care™ Alimentum®, Elecare ®, Similac Expert Care™ Neosure ®, Similac® Human Milk Fortifier, and metabolic formulas for inherited disorders.
What do I do if I have an affected product?
Go here or call Abbott’s consumer hotline 800-986-8850, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Both the website and the consumer hotline have specific details on how to complete the return process. The consumer hotline has an extremely long wait and the website currently isn’t loading for me.
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