Abbott recalls Similac Total Comfort 638g jars and Advance Step-2 cans due to Cronobacter sakazakii contamination in manufacturing. Consumers should check product details and contact Abbott for 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 Total Comfort 638g plastic jars and 8oz cans, and Similac Advance Step-2 34oz cans because of Cronobacter sakazakii contamination found in the manufacturing facility. This poses a risk of serious illness in infants, so affected consumers should stop using the product immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/13305-abbott-similac-total-comfort-and-advance-step-2-recall-cronobacter.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/13305-abbott-similac-total-comfort-and-advance-step-2-recall-cronobacter · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0928-2022
“Abbott Similac Total Comfort and Advance Step-2 Recall: Cronobacter Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/13305-abbott-similac-total-comfort-and-advance-step-2-recall-cronobacter. Based on FDA recall F-0928-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0928-2022%22&limit=1).
Cronobacter sakazakii is a dangerous bacteria that can cause severe infections in infants, including meningitis and sepsis. The contamination was detected in the manufacturing facility where the product was produced, indicating a risk of serious illness in infants who consume the product.
Parents and caregivers of infants who own the recalled Similac Total Comfort 638g jars or Advance Step-2 34oz cans are most at risk. Infants under 6 months are particularly vulnerable to serious illness from this bacteria.
Check for the product names: Abbott Similac Total Comfort 638g plastic jar and 8oz can, or Abbott Similac Advance Step-2 34oz can. Look for the item numbers 6635013, 6635113, or 6698413, or the retail UPCs listed in the recall notice.
Immediately stop using the recalled Similac Total Comfort 638g jars and 8oz cans, or Similac Advance Step-2 34oz cans.
The recall is due to Cronobacter sakazakii contamination found in the manufacturing facility.
Check for the product names and item numbers listed in the recall notice: Abbott Similac Total Comfort 638g plastic jar and 8oz can, or Abbott Similac Advance Step-2 34oz can, with item numbers 6635013, 6635113, or 6698413.
Stop using the product immediately and contact Abbott for instructions on how to return it.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Abbott to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0928-2022 — Abbott Abbott Hello, I own a Abbott that is covered by recall F-0928-2022 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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