Abbott recalls some Similac, other powder baby formulas due to Salmonella, Cronobacter complaints
Abbott Park, Ill.: In response to the complaints of Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants who had consumed powder infant formula, Abbott has recently announced the proactive, voluntary recall of powder formulas, including Similac, Alimentum and EleCare manufactured in Sturgis, Michigan, one of the company's manufacturing facilities. The recall does not include any metabolic deficiency nutrition formulas, the company stated in its release.
"Abbott is voluntarily recalling these products after four consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants who had consumed powder infant formula manufactured in this facility", the release added.
"Additionally, as part of Abbott's quality processes, we conduct routine testing for Cronobacter sakazakii and other pathogens in our manufacturing facilities. During testing in our Sturgis, Mich., facility, we found evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the plant in non-product contact areas. We found no evidence of Salmonella Newport. This investigation is ongoing. Importantly, no distributed product has tested positive for the presence of either of these bacteria, and we continue to test.," the company stated.
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