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ACTIVE RECALL — CLASS IActive recallF-0927-2022/FDA enforcement
Abbott Laboratories·Food·Feb 17, 2022

Abbott Similac Alimentum Infant Formula with Iron 12oz

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 64712 80 70074 64716 60 70074 64718 0
Lot / date codes
  • Batches: 33691Z200 33692Z200 34758Z200 34759Z200 34759Z210 34776Z200 34777Z200 34778Z210 34930Z200 34931Z211 34932Z200 35015Z200 35016Z260 35033Z260 35034Z260 36035Z260 36036Z260 36067Z260 36068Z260 36155Z261 32420Z260 23380Z260 24464Z261 24528Z260 24529Z260 24533Z260 24534Z260 25661Z260 25661Z270 25662Z260 25663Z260 25664Z260 25725Z260 26726Z260 26727Z260 26728Z260 26732Z260 26733Z260 26805Z260 26806Z260 26807Z260 27925Z260 27941Z260 27942Z260 27943Z260 28042Z260 28042Z270 28043Z260 28044Z260 29260Z260 29261Z260 29262Z260 29268Z260 29269Z260 29270Z260 29271Z260 30286Z260 30287Z260 30375Z260 30376Z210 30377Z200 30378Z200 30379Z260 30380Z260 30381Z260 30382Z260 32404Z260 32405Z260 32417Z260 32418Z220 32419Z260 32424Z210 32424Z260 32425Z200 33426Z200 33427Z200 33428Z200 33696Z200 33697Z200 22332Z260 24496Z260 25559Z260 26813Z260 27929Z260 28045Z260 30288Z201 30383Z211 30383Z261 30386Z200 30387Z210 31403Z200 32418Z200 32418Z210 23381Z260 23381Z270 23382Z260 25551Z260 25552Z260 25553Z260 25554Z260 25555Z260 25556Z260 26814Z260 26815Z260 26816Z260 27868Z260 27869Z260 27870Z260 28117Z260 28118Z260 28119Z260 28120Z260 28121Z260 28122Z260 28136Z260 28137Z260 28138Z260 29187Z270 29188Z270 29189Z260 29190Z261 29259Z261 31413Z260 31414Z260 31415Z260 33698Z260 33699Z260 33700Z260 33700Z270 33701Z260 35017Z260 35018Z260 35019Z260 35020Z260 35021Z260 35022Z260
Distribution area
Nationwide

US Nationwide. Worldwide.

United States

Quantity affected1511774 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 16, 2022
FDA recall numberF-0927-2022

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 Alimentum Infant Formula with Iron 12oz was made or distributed by Abbott Laboratories in Abbott Park, IL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0927-2022, 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 Alimentum Infant Formula with Iron 12oz recall?

Abbott Laboratories recalled Abbott Similac Alimentum Infant Formula with Iron 12oz in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0927-2022. 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-0927-2022 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-0927-2022. 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.