Latest Baby Formula Recall Not Expected To Cause Shortages Locally

NEW YORK — If you purchase ready-to-feed infant products from Similac or Pedialyte, you will want to check the product codes right away.

The FDA announced on Friday that Abbott is voluntarily recalling certain lots of 2-ounce bottles of ready-to-feed products for infants and children, including the following brands sold in the U.S.:

• Similac Pro-Total Comfort
• Similac 360 Total Care
• Similac 360 Total Care Sensitive
• Similac Special Care 24
• Similac NeoSure
• Pedialyte Electrolyte Solution

The products, which were manufactured in Ohio, are being recalled due to some bottles in the recalled lots having bottle caps that may not have been sealed completely, which could result in spoilage. If a spoiled product is consumed, gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting may occur.

You can check the full list of product names, bottle lot numbers and carton/case numbers impacted here.

According to Abbott, this recall amounts to less than one day's worth of the total number of ounces of infant formula fed in the U.S. and is not expected to impact the overall U.S. infant formula supply. The company says that it is continuing production of Similac products for hospitals and healthcare providers' offices on a different production line. Similac infant formula will continue to be produced in other product sizes and formats for retail locations, in addition to increased production throughout their global manufacturing network.

The products included in the recall were distributed primarily to hospitals and doctors’ offices, distributors and retailers in the U.S., including Puerto Rico. One lot of products was sent to Barbados, Bermuda, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, St. Croix and St. Thomas, while two lots were sent to Canada, Curacao, Panama, and Trinidad and Tobago.

If you have a product that is included in the recall, do not use the product. You are advised to contact a healthcare professional for all feeding questions or questions about your child’s health.

"We take our responsibility to deliver high-quality products very seriously," said Joe Manning, Executive VP of Nutritional Products at Abbott. "We internally identified the issue, are addressing it, and will work with our customers to minimize inconvenience and get them the products they need."

If you have any questions about the recall, you can contact Abbott's Consumer Relations hotline at 1-800-986-8540.

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