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ACTIVE RECALL — CLASS IActive recallF-0936-2022/FDA enforcement
Abbott Laboratories·Food·Feb 17, 2022

Abbott Alimentum, Abbott Similac Alimentum, Abbott Similac Alimentum Hmo, Abbott Alimentum…

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants and evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facility where the product had…

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameAbbott Laboratories
Recalling firmAbbott LaboratoriesAbbott Park, IL, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 070074 12225 08 699548 99486 90 70074 12231 10 070074 12413 10 70074 12235 90 70074 12227 40 70074 12334 90 70074 12332 5
Lot / date codes
  • Batches: 33688Z201 34929Z202 35065Z201 36145Z202 29280Z260 32430Z200 36145Z201 28123Z262 33688Z202 23443Z261 25659Z260 30283Z260 31410Z200 31411Z201 32431Z200 25659Z261 28123Z261 30283Z262 31410Z204 25659Z262 26867Z262 28123Z263 29210Z202 30283Z263 33688Z203 35065Z202 29210Z201 33688Z204 23443Z260 25550Z260 25564Z260 26867Z260 27936Z260 27937Z260 28123Z260 29210Z200 29280Z261 30281Z260 30283Z261 31410Z201 31410Z205 31410Z206 31411Z200 32423Z200 32431Z201 33688Z200 34929Z200 35030Z200 35049Z200 35065Z200 35066Z260 36145Z200 25550Z261 26867Z261 32423Z201 32431Z202 34929Z201
Distribution area
Nationwide

US Nationwide. Worldwide.

United States

Quantity affected209857 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 16, 2022
FDA recall numberF-0936-2022

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Abbott Laboratories initiated this food recall on February 17, 2022. The FDA enforcement report states: Consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants and evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facility where the product had been produced. The FDA report lists distribution as: US Nationwide. Worldwide.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants and evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facility where the product had been produced

Abbott Alimentum, Abbott Similac Alimentum, Abbott Similac Alimentum Hmo, Abbott Alimentum… was made or distributed by Abbott Laboratories in Abbott Park, IL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0936-2022, dated March 16, 2022.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Salmonella

Symptoms to watch for

Diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea and sometimes vomiting. Symptoms can be severe in young children, older adults and immunocompromised people.

When symptoms may appear

Usually 6 hours to 6 days after exposure; illness often lasts 4 to 7 days.

Higher-risk groups

Children under 5, adults over 65, pregnant people and anyone with a weakened immune system are more likely to develop severe illness.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Abbott Alimentum, Abbott Similac Alimentum, Abbott Similac Alimentum Hmo, Abbott Alimentum… recall?

Abbott Laboratories recalled Abbott Alimentum, Abbott Similac Alimentum, Abbott Similac Alimentum Hmo, Abbott Alimentum… in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0936-2022. Consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants and evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facility where the product had…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Is the Abbott Laboratories recall still active?

Yes. As of the latest FDA enforcement report, this recall is listed as ongoing. Check the official source record for the most current status before making a decision.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0936-2022. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.