Abbott recalls infant formula products due to Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport contamination risks in manufacturing.
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
Abbott is recalling several infant formula products because consumer complaints and evidence show Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria in the manufacturing facility. This poses a risk of serious illness for infants. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/13289-abbott-infant-formula-recall-cronobacter-and-salmonella-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/13289-abbott-infant-formula-recall-cronobacter-and-salmonella-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0936-2022
“Abbott Infant Formula Recall: Cronobacter and Salmonella Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/13289-abbott-infant-formula-recall-cronobacter-and-salmonella-risk. Based on FDA recall F-0936-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0936-2022%22&limit=1).
Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria can cause serious infections in infants, including meningitis and sepsis. Salmonella Newport can also lead to severe gastrointestinal illness in infants. The contamination was found in the manufacturing facility, indicating a risk during production.
Parents and caregivers of infants who own the recalled formula products are most at risk. Infants under 12 months old are particularly vulnerable to severe infections from these bacteria.
Check for product names including Abbott Alimentum, Abbott Similac Alimentum, or Abbott Similac Gold. Look for item numbers like 674845 or UPCs such as 0070074122250. The recalled products were manufactured in specific batches listed in the recall notice.
Immediately stop using the recalled formula products as they may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in infants.
Abbott recalls these products due to consumer complaints and evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria in the manufacturing facility.
The affected products include Abbott Alimentum, Abbott Similac Alimentum, Abbott Similac Alimentum HMO, and Abbott Similac Gold with specific item numbers and batch codes listed in the recall notice.
Check the product label for item numbers like 674845 or UPCs such as 0070074122250. The recall includes specific batches listed in the notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Abbott to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0936-2022 — Abbott Abbott Hello, I own a Abbott that is covered by recall F-0936-2022 from Abbott. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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