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ACTIVE RECALL — CLASS IActive recallF-0935-2022/FDA enforcement
Abbott Laboratories·Food·Feb 17, 2022

Abbott Similac Advance Infant Formula with Iron 12.4oz

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 70074 53360 50 70074 68085 90 70074 55958 20 70074 12237 3
Lot / date codes
  • Batches: 23432SH00 23433SH00 24461SH00 24462SH00 25593SH00 25594SH00 25596SH00 26765SH00 26766SH00 26795SH00 26796SH00 27001SH00 27003SH00 27996SH00 27997SH00 27998SH00 28025SH00 28111SH00 29229SH00 29230SH00 30359SH00 31585SH00 31587SH00 31588SH00 35059SH00 35072SH00 37245SH00 23403K800 23404K800 23406K800 23408K800 23410K800 23434K800 23435K800 23436K800 23437K800 24473K800 24474K800 24475K800 24476K800 24477K800 24478K800 24491K800 24492K800 24512K800 24513K800 24514K800 24518K800 24519K800 24520K800 24521K800 24522K800 25578K800 25580K800 25581K800 25582K800 25583K800 25584K800 25585K800 25597K800 25599K800 25601K800 25602K800 25603K800 25666K800 25669K800 25670K800 25671K800 25672K800 25680K800 25696K800 25697K800 25698K800 25699K800 26751K800 26753K800 26754K800 26755K800 26757K800 26757K801 26758K800 26775K800 26776K800 26792K800 26793K800 26794K800 26844K800 26845K800 26846K800 26847K800 26848K800 26849K800 26850K800 26851K800 27002K800 27894K800 27895K800 27896K800 27897K800 27898K800 27899K800 27900K800 27901K800 27902K800 27903K800 27904K800 27905K800 27906K800 27907K800 27908K800 27909K800 27962K800 27963K800 27964K800 27965K800 27966K800 27967K800 27968K800 27969K800 27969K810 27970K800 27999K800 28004K800 28005K800 28006K800 28007K800 28009K800 28011K800 28028K800 28030K800 28084K800 28085K800 28093K800 28094K800 28095K800 28107K800 28108K800 28109K800 28110K800 28112K800 28113K800 28114K800 28115K800 28116K800 28149K800 28150K800 28151K800 29196K800 29197K800 29198K800 29199K800 29200K800 29207K800 29208K800 29221K800 29223K800 29224K800 29227K800 29250K800 29251K800 29252K800 29253K800 29254K800 29255K800 29256K800 29257K800 30310K800 30324K800 30346K800 30347K800 30348K800 30350K800 30352K800 30354K800 30366K800 30367K800 30368K800 30370K800 30371K800 30373K800 31477K800 31479K800 31485K800 31487K800 31489K800 31491K800 31505K800 31506K800 32596K800 32621K800 32622K800 32623K800 32634K800 32635K800 32637K800 32678K800 32679K800 33786K800 33787K800 33788K800 33789K800 33790K800 33791K800 33832K800 33833K800 34793K800 34795K800 34797K800 34811K800 34813K800 34814K800 34816K800 34817K800 34818K800 34819K800 34820K800 34852K810 34853K810 34863K800 34864K800 34875K800 34876K800 34877K800 34878K800 34879K800 34880K800 34881K800 34882K800 34883K800 34936K800 34937K800 34938K800 34939K800 34941K800 34942K800 34951K800 34952K800 34953K800 34954K800 35070K800 35071K800 35984K800 35985K800 35986K800 36087K800 36140K800 36141K800 36142K800 36143K800 36225K800 36226K800 36227K800 36228K800 37242K800 37243K800 32640SH00 23405SH00 23405SH01 24527SH00 24569SH00 25693SH00 26836SH00 27880SH00 28147SH00 28148SH00 29183SH00 29184SH00 32593SH00 37246SH00 37247SH00 37248SH00 37249SH00 37250SH00 37309SH00 37310SH00
Distribution area
Nationwide

US Nationwide. Worldwide.

United States

Quantity affected3491684 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 16, 2022
FDA recall numberF-0935-2022

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 Similac Advance Infant Formula with Iron 12.4oz was made or distributed by Abbott Laboratories in Abbott Park, IL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0935-2022, 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 Similac Advance Infant Formula with Iron 12.4oz recall?

Abbott Laboratories recalled Abbott Similac Advance Infant Formula with Iron 12.4oz in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0935-2022. 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 are the symptoms of Salmonella exposure?

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

How quickly can Salmonella symptoms appear?

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

Who is most at risk from Salmonella?

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

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.

How do I get a refund from Abbott Laboratories?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-0935-2022 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

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-0935-2022. 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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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.