Abbott recalls Similac Alimentum hypoallergenic infant formula due to Cronobacter sakazakii contamination risks in infants. Consumers should check item numbers and batches for affected products.
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 Alimentum Allergies & Colic Hypoallergenic Infant Formula because it was found to have Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria in the manufacturing facility. This poses a serious risk of infection in infants, especially those under 3 months old. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/13302-abbott-similac-alimentum-formula-recall-cronobacter-risk-in-infants.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/13302-abbott-similac-alimentum-formula-recall-cronobacter-risk-in-infants · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0955-2022
“Abbott Similac Alimentum Formula Recall: Cronobacter Risk in Infants.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/13302-abbott-similac-alimentum-formula-recall-cronobacter-risk-in-infants. Based on FDA recall F-0955-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0955-2022%22&limit=1).
Cronobacter sakazakii is a dangerous bacteria that can cause severe infections in infants, particularly those under 3 months. The contamination was detected in the manufacturing facility where the product was produced, indicating a risk of serious illness or death.
Parents and caregivers of infants under 3 months old who have purchased the recalled formula are most at risk. The product was sold in the U.S. and Canada.
Check the item numbers: 5707713. The product was sold in 6-can cases with UPCs 055325000624 and batches 25558Z260, 27940Z260, 29267Z260, 33689Z200, 35026Z260.
Immediately stop using the recalled formula and discard any unused product.
The recall applies to infants under 3 months old. Older infants are not at risk from this specific recall.
Check the item number 5707713 and the batch numbers listed: 25558Z260, 27940Z260, 29267Z260, 33689Z200, 35026Z260.
Discard the entire product immediately and do not use it.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Abbott to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0955-2022 — Abbott Abbott Hello, I own a Abbott that is covered by recall F-0955-2022 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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