Abbott recalls Similac Alimentum 400g cans due to Cronobacter sakazakii contamination risks in infants. Affected items include specific batch numbers and UPCs. Consumers should check their product details.
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 400g cans because they may contain Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria that can cause serious illness in infants. This recall follows evidence of contamination in the manufacturing facility. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/13307-abbott-similac-alimentum-400g-cans-recall-cronobacter-risk-for-infants.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/13307-abbott-similac-alimentum-400g-cans-recall-cronobacter-risk-for-infants · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0954-2022
“Abbott Similac Alimentum 400g Cans Recall: Cronobacter Risk for Infants.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/13307-abbott-similac-alimentum-400g-cans-recall-cronobacter-risk-for-infants. Based on FDA recall F-0954-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0954-2022%22&limit=1).
Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria can cause severe infections in infants, including meningitis and sepsis. The contamination was found in the manufacturing facility, meaning the product may have been unsafe during production.
Infants and young children who have consumed or may consume the recalled Similac Alimentum 400g cans are at risk. Parents and caregivers should check if their baby has been exposed.
Check for item number 5705806 or retail UPC 8699548994869 on the can. The affected batches are 23379Z260, 25660Z260, 28036Z260, and 28135Z200.
Immediately stop using the recalled Similac Alimentum 400g cans and discard them safely.
Abbott recalls these cans due to evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria in the manufacturing facility, which can cause serious illness in infants.
The affected batches are 23379Z260, 25660Z260, 28036Z260, and 28135Z200.
Check for item number 5705806 or retail UPC 8699548994869 on the can. The affected batches are listed above.
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Subject: Recall F-0954-2022 — Abbott Abbott Hello, I own a Abbott that is covered by recall F-0954-2022 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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