Abbott recalls Similac Advance Step-1 formula jars due to Cronobacter sakazakii contamination risks in infants. Consumers should check item numbers and batches for affected units.
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 Advance Step-1 formula jars and cans because they may contain Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport, which can cause serious illness in infants. This recall affects specific batches and item numbers sold in retail. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/13303-abbott-similac-advance-step-1-recall-cronobacter-risk-in-infants.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/13303-abbott-similac-advance-step-1-recall-cronobacter-risk-in-infants · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0924-2022
“Abbott Similac Advance Step-1 Recall: Cronobacter Risk in Infants.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/13303-abbott-similac-advance-step-1-recall-cronobacter-risk-in-infants. Based on FDA recall F-0924-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0924-2022%22&limit=1).
Cronobacter sakazakii is a bacterium that can cause severe infections in infants, including meningitis and sepsis. Salmonella Newport can also lead to serious illness in babies. The contamination was found in the manufacturing facility where the product was produced.
Parents and caregivers of infants under 12 months old who have purchased the recalled Similac Advance Step-1 formula in the specified jars and cans are most at risk. The product was sold in retail stores with specific item numbers and batches.
Check for item numbers 6499213 or 6698213 on the product packaging. Affected units include specific batches: 28091SH00, 35007SH00, 24493SH00, 26773SH00, 27992SH00, 28174SH00, 31495SH00, 34815SH00, 36099SH00, and 37294SH00.
Immediately stop using the recalled Similac Advance Step-1 formula jars and cans. Do not feed to infants.
No, the recalled product may contain Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport, which can cause serious illness in infants. Do not use.
Item numbers 6499213 and 6698213 are affected. Check the product packaging for these numbers.
Look for item numbers 6499213 or 6698213 on the product packaging and specific batch numbers listed in the recall notice.
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Subject: Recall F-0924-2022 — Abbott Abbott Hello, I own a Abbott that is covered by recall F-0924-2022 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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