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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0623-2023/FDA enforcement
Mead Johnson & Company·Food·Feb 19, 2023

Enfamil Prosobee Pwd 12.9oz (6can) US

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Reckitt, a producer of nutrition products, announced today that out of an abundance of caution, it has chosen to voluntarily recall two (2) select batches of ProSobee 12.9 oz.…

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. Cronobacter bacteria can cause severe illness, especially in infants and premature babies.

  • 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.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAAK, AL, AR, AZ +34 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameMead Johnson & Company
Recalling firmMead Johnson & CompanyZeeland, MI, United States
UPC / barcodes
3 00871 21441 5
Lot / date codes
  • Batch: ZL2HZF; SKU: 300871214415; lot:0670975; Expiry: 3/1/2024 Batch: ZL2HZZ; SKU: 300871214415; lot:0670979
  • Expiry: 3/1/2024
Distribution area
AKALARAZCACOCTFLGAHIIAILINKYLAMAMEMIMNMOMSNCNHNJNVNYOHOKORPARISCTNTXUTVAWAWI

AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, Puerto Rico. Foreign: Bangkok, Thailand and Guam.

United States, Puerto Rico

Quantity affected147, 230 cans
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 22, 2023
FDA recall numberF-0623-2023

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Mead Johnson & Company initiated this food recall on February 19, 2023. The FDA enforcement report states: Reckitt, a producer of nutrition products, announced today that out of an abundance of caution, it has chosen to voluntarily recall two (2) select batches of ProSobee 12.9 oz. Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula due to a remote possibility of cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii. The FDA report lists distribution as: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, Puerto Rico. Foreign: Bangkok, Thailand and Guam.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Reckitt, a producer of nutrition products, announced today that out of an abundance of caution, it has chosen to voluntarily recall two (2) select batches of ProSobee 12.9 oz. Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula due to a remote possibility of cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii.

Enfamil Prosobee Pwd 12.9oz (6can) US was made or distributed by Mead Johnson & Company in Zeeland, MI, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0623-2023, dated March 22, 2023.

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, cronobacter bacteria can cause severe illness, especially in infants and premature babies.

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

Cronobacter

Symptoms to watch for

In infants, possible poor feeding, irritability, temperature changes, jaundice, grunting or seizures. In adults, fever and gastrointestinal symptoms may occur.

When symptoms may appear

The timing varies; infant infections can become serious quickly.

Higher-risk groups

Infants, especially premature or low-birth-weight babies, and immunocompromised people are at highest risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not feed the affected product to an infant or anyone in a high-risk group.
  2. 2If an infant has poor feeding, unusual irritability, fever or breathing problems, seek urgent medical care.
  3. 3Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and follow the recall notice for safe disposal.

Powdered infant formula and infant-feeding products warrant extra caution.

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 Enfamil Prosobee Pwd 12.9oz (6can) US recall?

Mead Johnson & Company recalled Enfamil Prosobee Pwd 12.9oz (6can) US in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0623-2023. Reckitt, a producer of nutrition products, announced today that out of an abundance of caution, it has chosen to voluntarily recall two (2) select batches of ProSobee 12.9 oz.…

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. Do not feed the affected product to an infant or anyone in a high-risk group. If an infant has poor feeding, unusual irritability, fever or breathing problems, seek urgent medical care. Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and follow the recall notice for safe disposal.

Is the Mead Johnson & Company recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0623-2023. 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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