Abbott has taken the precautionary step of recalling various batches of Elecare Similac and Alimentum Similac infant formula powders because they might contain Salmonella. Both products are foods used for special medical purposes for infants, ordinarily to be used under medical supervision.
Product details
Elecare Similac | |
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Pack size | 400g |
Batch code | 28130Z202 |
Best before | 01 October 2022 |
Batch code | 29266Z200 |
Best before | 01 December 2022 |
Batch code | 30374Z201 |
Best before | 01 December 2022 |
Batch code | 32422Z210 |
Best before | 01 February 2023 |
Alimentum Similac | |
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Pack size | 400g |
Batch code | 22333Z260 |
Best before | 01 October 2022 |
Batch code | 23443Z260 |
Best before | 01 November 2022 |
Batch code | 30283Z261 |
Best before | 01 June 2023 |
Batch code | 30281Z260 |
Best before | 30 June 2023 |
Batch code | 31410Z201 |
Best before | 01 July 2023 |
Batch code | 31410Z206 |
Best before | 01 July 2023 |
Batch code | 31411Z200 |
Best before | 01 July 2023 |
Batch code | 31410Z205 |
Best before | 01 August 2023 |
Batch code | 33688Z200 |
Best before | 01 September 2023 |
Batch code | 32431Z201 |
Best before | 01 October 2023 |
Batch code | 34929Z200 |
Best before | 01 October 2023 |
Batch code | 35030Z200 |
Best before | 01 November 2023 |
Batch code | 25550Z260 |
Best before | 01 January 2023 |
Batch code | 25564Z260 |
Best before | 01 January 2023 |
Batch code | 26867Z260 |
Best before | 01 February 2023 |
Batch code | 27936Z260 |
Best before | 01 March 2023 |
Batch code | 27937Z260 |
Best before | 01 March 2023 |
Batch code | 28123Z260 |
Best before | 01 April 2023 |
Batch code | 29210Z200 |
Best before | 01 May 2023 |
Batch code | 29280Z261 |
Best before | 01 May 2023 |
Risk statement
The presence of Salmonella in the products listed above.
Symptoms caused by Salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
Action taken by the company
Abbott is recalling the above products. All stores and pharmacies that are supplying these products are being informed.
Our advice to consumers
If you have purchased or been prescribed any of the above product batches, do not feed it to your baby and return to the place of purchase. If you have additional questions, please contact Abbott on 01795 580303.