FDA Issues Warning on Powdered Infant Formula Produced by Abbott Nutrition
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating consumer complaints of Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport infections. All of the infants in the cases are reported to have consumed powdered infant formula produced from Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, Michigan facility. As a result of the ongoing investigation, along with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local partners, FDA is alerting consumers to avoid purchasing or using certain powdered infant formula products produced at this facility. This is an ongoing investigation, and the firm is working with FDA to initiate a voluntary recall.
Abbott announced that the company initiated a voluntary recall of potentially affected products, including Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare powdered formulas manufactured in its Sturgis, Michigan facility. Products made at this facility can be found across the U.S. and were likely exported to other countries, as well. Canadian health officials have also issued a recall warning. Additional recall information is available on the FDA website. Parents and caregivers can also enter their product lot code on the company’s website to check if it is part of the recall.