PlainRecalls
FDA Food Critical Class I Ongoing

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

Reported: March 16, 2022 Initiated: February 17, 2022 #F-0949-2022

Product Description

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

Reason for Recall

Consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants and evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facility where the product had been produced

Details

Recalling Firm
Abbott Laboratories
Units Affected
425750 cases
Distribution
US Nationwide. Worldwide.
Location
Abbott Park, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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. Recalled by Abbott Laboratories. Units affected: 425750 cases.
Why was this product recalled?
Consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants and evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facility where the product had been produced
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on March 16, 2022. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-0949-2022.