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ACTIVE RECALL — CLASS IActive recallF-0931-2022/FDA enforcement
Abbott Laboratories·Food·Feb 17, 2022

Abbott Similac Pro-advance Infant Formula with Iron 20.6oz

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 66080 60 70074 66656 30 70074 67916 70 70074 68089 7
Lot / date codes
  • Batches: 23407SH00 23409SH00 24460SH00 24480SH00 24523SH00 24524SH00 25598SH00 25600SH00 25694SH00 25695SH00 25736SH00 25780SH00 26762SH00 26764SH00 26831SH00 26833SH00 27886SH10 23375SH00 23376SH00 23430SH00 23431SH00 24456SH00 24457SH00 24458SH00 24459SH00 24490SH00 24526SH00 24615Sh00 24615SH10 25570SH00 25586SH00 25652SH00 25653SH00 26749SH00 26750SH00 26752SH00 26759SH00 26761SH00 26824SH00 26825SH00 26826SH00 26827SH00 26828SH00 26829SH00 26841SH00 26843SH00 27881SH00 27882SH00 27883SH00 27884SH00 29181SH00 29182SH00 29225SH00 29226SH00 29228SH00 29295SH00 29296SH00 29297SH00 30308SH00 31457SH00 31459SH00 31460SH00 31462SH00 31483SH00 31484SH00 31486SH10 31488SH00 31490SH00 31492SH00 31493SH10 31493SH11 31494SH00 31550SH00 31551SH00 31577SH00 31578SH00 32616SH00 32618SH00 32668SH00 32669SH00 32670SH00 33736SH00 34798SH00 34960SH00 34961SH00 35039SH00 35040SH00 35041SH00 35042SH00 35198SH00 35962SH00 35963SH00 35964SH00 35965SH00 35966SH00 35967SH00 35968SH00 35969SH00 35970SH00 35971SH00 35972SH00 35973SH00 36189SH00 36190SH00 36191SH00 36193SH00 36194SH00 36195SH00 36196SH00 36219SH00 36220SH00 36221SH00 36222SH00 36223SH00 36224SH00 23401K800 23402K800 24479K800 25595K800 26842K800 27886K800 27957K800 27958K800 27959K800 27960K800 28012K800 28092K800 28103K800 28106K800 29185K800 30325K800 30326K800 30441K800 30441K810 30442K800 33717K800 33718K800 33779K800 33782K800 27974SH00 27975SH00 27976SH00 27991SH00 28008SH00 28010SH00 28104SH00 28105SH00 28156SH00 28157SH00 29206SH00 29222SH00 30305SH00 30306SH00 30307SH00 30340SH00 30341SH00 30342SH00 30362SH00 30363SH00 30369SH00 31481SH00 31482SH00 31573SH00 31575SH00 31576SH00 32590SH00 32591SH00 34810SH00 34812SH00 34812SH10 35060SH00 35061SH00 35082SH00 35082SH01 35083SH00 35084SH00 35990SH00 35991SH00 36134SH00 36135SH00 37292SH00 37293SH00
Distribution area
Nationwide

US Nationwide. Worldwide.

United States

Quantity affected1728823 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 16, 2022
FDA recall numberF-0931-2022

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 Pro-advance Infant Formula with Iron 20.6oz was made or distributed by Abbott Laboratories in Abbott Park, IL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0931-2022, 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 Pro-advance Infant Formula with Iron 20.6oz recall?

Abbott Laboratories recalled Abbott Similac Pro-advance Infant Formula with Iron 20.6oz in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0931-2022. 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-0931-2022 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-0931-2022. 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.