Abbott recalls Similac Total Comfort 12.6oz cans due to Cronobacter sakazakii contamination risks for infants. Consumers should check item numbers and UPCs for affected batches.
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 12.6oz cans because they may contain Cronobacter sakazakii, a bacteria that can cause serious illness in infants. This recall follows evidence of the bacteria in the manufacturing facility. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/13306-abbott-similac-total-comfort-12-6oz-recall-cronobacter-risk-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/13306-abbott-similac-total-comfort-12-6oz-recall-cronobacter-risk-in · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0921-2022
“Abbott Similac Total Comfort 12.6oz Recall: Cronobacter Risk in Infants.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/13306-abbott-similac-total-comfort-12-6oz-recall-cronobacter-risk-in. Based on FDA recall F-0921-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0921-2022%22&limit=1).
Cronobacter sakazakii is a dangerous bacteria that can cause severe infections in infants, including meningitis and sepsis. The recall is based on evidence of this bacteria in the manufacturing facility where the product was produced.
Infants and young children who have consumed or may consume the recalled Similac Total Comfort formula. Parents and caregivers are most at risk due to potential serious health effects.
Check for item number 6259962 and UPC 070074119953 on the can. Affected batches are labeled with batch code 35050K800.
Immediately stop using and discard any recalled Similac Total Comfort 12.6oz cans with item number 6259962 and UPC 070074119953.
No, the product may contain Cronobacter sakazakii, which can cause serious illness in infants. Do not use the recalled cans.
Check for item number 6259962 and UPC 070074119953 on the can. Affected batches have the batch code 35050K800.
Discard the product immediately and contact Abbott for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Abbott to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0921-2022 — Abbott Abbott Hello, I own a Abbott that is covered by recall F-0921-2022 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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