Abbott recalls Similac Organic infant formula due to Cronobacter sakazakii contamination risks in manufacturing. Consumers should check product details and follow official instructions.
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 Similac Organic infant formula products because of potential Cronobacter sakazakii contamination in the manufacturing facility. This poses a serious risk to infants, as the bacteria can cause severe illness or death. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/13295-abbott-similac-organic-infant-formula-recall-cronobacter-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/13295-abbott-similac-organic-infant-formula-recall-cronobacter-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0945-2022
“Abbott Similac Organic Infant Formula Recall: Cronobacter Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/13295-abbott-similac-organic-infant-formula-recall-cronobacter-risk. Based on FDA recall F-0945-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0945-2022%22&limit=1).
Cronobacter sakazakii is a bacterium that can cause severe infections in infants, including meningitis and sepsis. The contamination was found in the manufacturing facility, meaning the product could have been unsafe even before reaching consumers.
Parents and caregivers of infants who own the recalled Similac Organic formula products. Infants under 6 months are most at risk due to the potential for severe illness from Cronobacter sakazakii.
Check for the product names: Abbott Similac Organic 7oz. cans (6 per case) or Abbott Similac Organic with A2 Milk Infant Formula with Iron (20.6oz jars, 4 per case). Look for item numbers 68013, 68092, or 5082178 and UPCs 070074680156, 070074680934, or 070074508221.
Immediately stop using the recalled Similac Organic infant formula products as they may contain Cronobacter sakazakii, which can cause serious illness in infants.
Abbott recalls these products due to consumer complaints about Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants and evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facility.
The recalled products include Abbott Similac Organic 7oz. cans (6 per case), Abbott Similac Organic with A2 Milk Infant Formula with Iron (20.6oz jars, 4 per case), and specific item numbers and UPCs listed in the record.
Check the product labels for item numbers 68013, 68092, or 5082178 and UPCs 070074680156, 070074680934, or 070074508221.
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Subject: Recall F-0945-2022 — Abbott Abbott Hello, I own a Abbott that is covered by recall F-0945-2022 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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