Recall On WIC Formula
We have been advised of a voluntary recall of Similac standard infant formulas as well as Alimentum and Elecare. Abbott is initiating a proactive, voluntary recall of powder formulas, including Similac®, Alimentum® and EleCare® manufactured in Sturgis, Mich., one of the company’s manufacturing facilities. The recall does not include any metabolic deficiency nutrition formulas. Abbott is voluntarily recalling these products after four consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants who had consumed powder infant formula manufactured in this facility. While Abbott’s testing of the finished product detected no pathogens, they are taking action by recalling the powder formula manufactured in this facility with an expiration of April 1, 2022, or later. No Abbott liquid formulas, powder formulas, or nutrition products from other facilities are impacted by the recall.
FDA is Advising not to use certain powdered infant formulas produced at Abbotts Nutrition’s Sturgis, Michigan facility
The FDA is advising consumers not to use Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare powdered infant formulas IF:
- the first two digits of the code are 22 through 37; and the code on the container contains K8, SH or Z2; and the expiration date is 4-1-2022 (APR 2022) or later. For more information from the FDA, click here: https://www.fda.gov/…/fda-investigation-cronobacter-and…You can check the formula lot number to determine if the product is recalled by using this link as well: Product Lookup (similacrecall.com)
PRODUCTS WITH UNAFFECTED LOT NUMBERS ARE SAFE TO CONSUME.
It is not safe to make homemade formula or dilute formula to stretch it.
FOR WIC PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE RECALLED THE FORMULA:
- WIC formula cannot be returned to the store for a refund.
- If you have an affected formula, contact Similac for replacement 1-800-986-8540 or via Product Lookup (similacrecall.com)
- You may use SNAP benefits to purchase formula.
- Please contact your local WIC agency if you cannot find your regular formula on the shelf.
The FDA advises consumers not to use Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare powdered infant formulas if:
- the first two digits of the code are from 22 to 37, and
- the code in the container contains K8, SH, or Z2, and
- the expiration date is 4-1-2022 (APR 2022) or later.
Do you have the recalled Similac WIC formula? There are options that you can use as a replacement.
- You may return your cans (opened or unopened) of recalled formula to the store where you purchased it for another formula of similar size, type and shape.
- You may return your cans (opened or unopened) of the recalled formula to Similac (Abbott Nutritionals). You can contact Similac at 1-800-986-8540 or SimilacRecall.com.
- You may return your cans (opened or unopened) of recalled formula to your WIC clinic for replacement WIC benefits. Contact your WIC clinic during WIC office hours for assistance.
La FDA aconseja a los consumidores que no usen las fórmulas infantiles en polvo de Similac, Alimentum o de EleCare si:
- los dos primeros dígitos del código son del 22 al 37, y
- el código en el contenedor contiene K8, SH o Z2, y
- la fecha de vencimiento es del 4-1-2022 (ABR 2022) o posterior.
más información: https://bit.ly/3v7ik0l
¿Tiene usted la fórmula WIC Similac que se ha retirado del mercado? Existen opciones que usted puede usar como reemplazo.
- Puede devolverle sus latas (abiertas o sin abrir) de la fórmula retirada del mercado al establecimiento donde las compró a cambio de otra fórmula de tamaño, tipo y forma similares.
- Puede devolverle sus latas (abiertas o sin abrir) de la fórmula retirada del mercado a Similac (Abbott Nutritionals). Puede comunicarse con Similac por medio del 1-800-986-8540 o de SimilacRecall.com.
- Puede devolverle sus latas (abiertas o sin abrir) de la fórmula retirada del mercado a su clínica WIC para que reciba beneficios de WIC como reemplazo. Comuníquese con su clínica de WIC durante su horario de atención de la entidad para que le ayuden.
