Abbott EleCare Infant Formula Recalled for Potential Cronobacter and Salmonella
Abbott Laboratories is recalling EleCare infant formula nationwide and worldwide due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport. Consumer complaints related to these pathogens have been received involving infants.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification requires a minimum severity score of 4. The recall involves consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport in infants, with evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii detected in the manufacturing facility.
Plain-English summary
Abbott Laboratories is recalling EleCare infant formula products, including EleCare Amino Acid-Based Powder Infant Formula with Iron (14.1 oz. can), EleCare (400g can), and EleCare Unflavored (14.1 oz. can). The recall affects 425,750 cases distributed in the United States and worldwide.
The recall was initiated due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport. Consumer complaints related to these pathogens in infants have been reported. Additionally, Cronobacter sakazakii was detected in the manufacturing facility where the product was produced.
Consumers who have purchased the affected product should stop using it immediately. Affected batch codes are specified in the recall notice. Consumers should contact their healthcare provider with questions or concerns about their infant's health.
The recalled product
- Product
- Abbott EleCare Amino Acid-Based Powder Infant Formula with Iron 14.1oz. can, Abbott Elecare 400g. can, Abbott Elecare Unflavored 14.1oz. can. 6 cans per case. Item numbers: 55251 5525157 5525189 Retail UPCs: 070074535111 070074116297 070074119854
- Manufacturer
- Abbott Laboratories
- Category
- Food — Infant Formula
- Hazard
- cronobacter-sakazakii
- salmonella-newport
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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