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ACTIVE RECALL — CLASS IActive recallF-0938-2022/FDA enforcement
Abbott Laboratories·Food·Feb 17, 2022

Abbott Similac Sensitive 34oz

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 68083 50 70074 57541 40 70074 12238 0
Lot / date codes
  • Batches: 28015SH00 28013SH00 28016SH00 28018SH00 28019SH00 30302SH00 30447SH00 30449SH00 32610SH00 36214SH00 36215SH00 23390K800 23392K800 23422K800 23423K800 23424K800 23425K800 23428K800 23429K800 24454K800 24455K800 24483K800 24484K800 24485K800 24486K800 24487K800 24488K800 24504K800 24505K800 24506K800 24517K800 25591K800 25592K800 25678K800 25678K801 25679K800 25734K800 25735K800 26741K800 26743K800 26745K800 26788K800 26789K800 27879K800 27892K800 27893K800 27947K800 27948K800 27949K800 27950K800 27952K800 28020K800 28021K800 28022K800 28099K800 28100K800 28101K800 28142K800 28143K800 28144K800 28145K800 28146K800 29191K800 29192K800 29193K800 29194K800 29195K800 29234K800 29235K800 29236K800 29293K800 29294K800 30300K800 30301K800 30322K800 30323K800 30338K800 30339K800 30356K800 30357K800 30358K800 30360K800 30361K800 30444K800 30446K800 30448K800 30450K800 30451K800 30452K800 31471K800 31472K800 31473K800 31474K800 32619K800 32620K800 32627K800 32628K800 32629K800 32630K800 32631K800 32632K800 32633K800 32680K800 32681K800 32682K800 33705K800 33709K800 33710K800 33711K800 33712K800 33713K800 33714K800 33715K800 33724K800 33735K800 33830K800 33831K800 34850K800 34850K801 34851K800 34858K810 34859K810 34862K800 34871K800 34872K800 34873K800 34874K800 34945K800 34946K800 34947K800 34948K800 34949K800 34950K800 35051K800 35052K800 35074K800 35075K800 35197K800 35976K800 35977K800 35978K800 36091K800 36093K800 36094K800 36096K800 36128K800 36129K800 36130K800 36131K800 36132K800 36133K800 37279K800 37279K801 37280K800 37281K800 37282K800 37322K800 37428K800 37429K800 25682SH00 27878SH00 28090SH00 29205SH00 29244SH00 31501SH00 32615SH00 32617SH00 34807SH00 34851SH00 36116SH00 26839SH00
Distribution area
Nationwide

US Nationwide. Worldwide.

United States

Quantity affected2046814 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 16, 2022
FDA recall numberF-0938-2022

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 Sensitive 34oz was made or distributed by Abbott Laboratories in Abbott Park, IL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0938-2022, 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 Sensitive 34oz recall?

Abbott Laboratories recalled Abbott Similac Sensitive 34oz in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0938-2022. 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-0938-2022 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-0938-2022. 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.