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Similac, Alimentum & EleCare powdered linked to Salmonella & Cronobacter outbreak
2 years ago •source fda.gov
Outbreak
United States
The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners are investigating 4 consumer complaints of infant illness from MN (1), OH (1), TX (2) related to powdered infant formula (IF) produced from Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, MI facility received from 9/20/2021 to 1/11/2022. These complaints include 3 reports of Cronobacter sakazakii infections and 1 report of Salmonella Newport infection in infants. All 4 cases were hospitalized and Cronobacter may have contributed to a death in one case.The FDA is advising consumers not to use or buy recalled Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare powdered infant formulas produced in the Sturgis, MI facility. On 2/17/2022, Abbott Nutrition initiated a voluntary recall of certain powdered infant formulas. Products made at the Sturgis facility can be found across the United States and were likely exported to other countries as well.
Recalled products can be identified by the 7 to 9 digit code and expiration date on the bottom of the package. Products are included in the recall if they have all three items below:
- 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.
The recall does not include liquid formula products or any metabolic deficiency nutrition formulas. Consumers should continue to use all product not included in the recall.
If your child is experiencing Cronobacter symptoms, such as poor feeding, irritability, temperature changes, jaundice (yellow skin and whites of the eyes), grunting breaths, and abnormal movements, you should notify your child’s healthcare provider and seek medical care for your child immediately.
For more details please check on FDA website: www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/fda-investigation-cronobacter-and-salmonella-complaints-powdered-infant-formula-february-2022
Source: FDA
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