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Italy – Similac – Elecare – Salmonella – Cronobacter

Posted on February 25, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Salute

Brand : Similac

Name : Elecare

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 24 February 2022

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USA – FDA Core Investigation Table

Posted on February 24, 2022 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Date
Posted		 Ref
#		 Pathogen
 Product(s)
Linked to
Illnesses
(if any)		 Total
Case Count		 Investigation
Status
2/17/

2022

 1056 Cronobacter
sakazakii
&
Salmonella
Newport		 Powdered
Infant
Formula		 Active
2/9/

2022

 1040 Listeria
monocytogenes		 Not Yet
Identified		 14 Active
2/2/

2022

 1054 Enteroinvasive
E. coli
O143:H26		 Not Yet
Identified		 16 Closed
1/10/

2022

 1050 E. coli
O121:H19		 Romaine 4 Closed
12/29/

2021

 1052 E. coli
O157:H7		 Packaged
Salad
12/20/

2021

 1039 Listeria
monocytogenes		 Packaged
Salad		 Active
12/15/

2021

 1048 Listeria
monocytogenes		 Packaged
Salad		 Active

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Netherlands – Safety warning Similac Elecare from Abbott BV – Salmonella and Cronobacter

Posted on February 24, 2022 by | Leave a comment

NVWA

Safety warning Similac Elecare from Abbott BV

Abbot BV warns against Similac Elecare 400g can. As a precaution, Abbot BV is recalling the products after four complaints from US consumers related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants who ingested products from its Sturgis, Michigan plant.

See the Abbot Nutrition NL website

Which products are involved?

  • Similac Elecare, 400g can
  • Best before September 2022
  • Batch number on the can 27930Z20

Yours sincerely

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

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Spain – Alert for possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport in special infant milks from the United States

Posted on February 24, 2022 by | Leave a comment

ACSA

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition has informed the Autonomous Communities through the Coordinated System for the Rapid Exchange of Information (SCIRI) of an alert notification sent by the health authorities of the Autonomous Community of Madrid regarding the possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport in two special infant milks.

This information has been transferred to the contact point of the Community of Madrid by the company ABBOTT LABORATORIES SA, which has proceeded to the voluntary withdrawal of two special infant milks, manufactured at the Sturgis Michigan plant (USA), after having received four consumer complaints in the US related to Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport in infants who had consumed special infant formula made at this plant.

The information included is the result of the company’s own self-control, which has reported the incident to the competent authorities, in compliance with the legislation and in order not to make unsafe food available to the public.

The products and batches subject to withdrawal are:

  • SIMILAC FOOD 400g: lots:
    • 25659Z261 (expiration 01 2023)
    • 28123Z261 (expiration 04 2023)
    • 30283Z262 (expiration 06 2023)
    • 31410Z204 (expiration 07 2023)
    • 33688Z201 (expiration 09 2023)
  • SIMILAC ELECARE 400g: lots:
    • 25557Z203 (expiration 07 2022)
    • 30374Z202 (expiration 12 2022)

According to the information available, the distribution has been exclusively through pharmacy channel and hospitals of all the autonomous communities.

The company reports that it has contacted the distribution warehouses, hospitals, health centers and pharmacy services of the hospitals that purchase these products to slow down their distribution and proceed with the return of the units that are still in stock.

With the information available , there is NO evidence in Spain of any reported cases associated with this alert.

People who have products affected by this alert at home are advised to refrain from consuming them and return them to the point of purchase.

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Australia – EleCare, Similac and Alimentum infant formula products – Salmonella and Cronobacter

Posted on February 24, 2022 by | Leave a comment

FSANZ

Product information

​Abbott Australasia Pty Ltd and Abbott US are conducting a precautionary recall of some EleCare, Similac and Alimentum infant formula products manufactured in Abbott’s Sturgis plant in the United States. The products are available nationally​​ through prescription at pharmacies, hospitals and via direct mail order. ​

The recalled products can be identified by the 7 to 9 digit code and expiration date on the bottom of the package (see images). Products are included in the recall if they have all three items below:
• the first two digits of the code are 22 through 37 and
• the code on the container contains K8, SH, or Z2, and
• the expiration date is 1 April 2022 (APR 2022) or later.​


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Infant formula lot codes
Problem

The recall is due to potential microbial contamination (Cronobacter and Salmonella).

Food safety hazard

Food products contaminated with Cronobacter or Salmonella may cause illness if consumed.

Country of origin

United States

What to do​

​Parents and caregivers should change to a suitable alternative product as soon as possible. Cease feeding the affected product once an alternative has been sourced. Medical advice on alternative products can be sought from your treating doctor.

For further information please contact:

Abbott Australasia Pty Ltd

Customer Service Number: 1800 225 311

http://www.abbottnutrition.com.au

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Singapore – Recall of Abbott Alimentum powdered infant formula from USA due to possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport

Posted on February 24, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Updated media release:

Update on 19Feb 2022:Further to the media release on 19 Feb 2022, SFA has directed the recall of an additional affected product –Similac Human Milk Fortifier (HMF).The recall for both affected products have been completed. Parents or caregivers who are concerned should stop using these products. They should seek medical assistance should their infants feel unwell after consuming the affected products.

Consumers may reach out to the importer, Abbott Laboratories (S) Pte Ltd, at 6278 6220 or email to family.sg@abbott.com for any clarification.

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Italy – Similac- Elecare – Salmonella and Cronobacter

Posted on February 23, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Salute

Brand : Similac

Name : Elecare

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 23 February 2022

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UK – Abbott recalls two infant formula powders because of the possible presence of Salmonella and Cronobacter sakazakii

Posted on February 23, 2022 by | Leave a comment

FSA

Abbott has taken the precautionary step of recalling various batches of Elecare Similac and Alimentum Similac infant formula powders because of the possible presence of Salmonella and Cronobacter sakazakii. Both products are foods used for special medical purposes for infants, ordinarily to be used under medical supervision. This PRIN is an update to include the possible presence of an additional pathogen and amended date and batch codes.

Product details

Elecare Similac
Pack size 400g
Batch code 28130Z20
Best before October 2022
Elecare Similac
Pack size 400g
Batch code 29266Z20
Best before December 2022
Alimentum Similac
Pack size 400g
Batch code 27937Z26
Best before March 2023
Alimentum Similac
Pack size 400g
Batch code 28123Z26
Best before April 2023
Alimentum Similac
Pack size 400g
Batch code 29210Z20
Best before May 2023
Alimentum Similac
Pack size 400g
Batch code 29280Z26
Best before May 2023
Alimentum Similac
Pack size 400g
Batch code 30283Z26
Best before June 2023
Alimentum Similac
Pack size 400g
Batch code 30281Z26
Best before June 2023
Alimentum Similac
Pack size 400g
Batch code 31410Z20
Best before July 2023
Alimentum Similac
Pack size 400g
Batch code 31411Z20
Best before July 2023
Alimentum Similac
Pack size 400g
Batch code 33688Z20
Best before September 2023
Alimentum Similac
Pack size 400g
Batch code 32431Z20
Best before October 2023
Elecare Similac
Pack size 400g
Batch code 30374Z20
Best before December 2022
Alimentum Similac
Pack size 400g
Batch code 34929Z20
Best before October 2023
Alimentum Similac
Pack size 400g
Batch code 35030Z20
Best before November 2023
Elecare Similac
Pack size 400g
Batch code 32422Z21
Best before February 2023
Alimentum Similac
Pack size 400g
Batch code 22333Z26
Best before October 2022
Alimentum Similac
Pack size 400g
Batch code 23443Z26
Best before November 2022
Alimentum Similac
Pack size 400g
Batch code 25550Z26
Best before January 2023
Alimentum Similac
Pack size 400g
Batch code 25564Z26
Best before January 2023
Alimentum Similac
Pack size 400g
Batch code 26867Z26
Best before February 2023
Alimentum Similac
Pack size 400g
Batch code 27936Z26
Best before March 2023

Risk statement

The potential presence of Salmonella and Cronobacter sakazakii in the products listed above.

Symptoms caused by Salmonella and Cronobacter sakazakii usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps, although in severe cases may lead to sepsis or meningitis which include symptoms in infants including poor feeding, irritability, temperature changes, jaundice (yellow skin and whites of the eyes) and abnormal breaths and movements.

Action taken by the company

Abbott is recalling the above products and have contacted all stores and pharmacies that are supplying these products.

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. If you have any concerns about the health of your baby, please seek medical advice.

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Italy –  Similac – Infant Formula – Salmonella and Cronobacter

Posted on February 23, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Salute

Brand: Similac

Name: Alimentum

Reason for reporting: Recall due to microbiological risk Publication date: 23 February 2

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Ireland – Recall of Specific Batches of EleCare Similac and Alimentum Similac due to the Possible Presence of Salmonella and Cronobacter sakazakii

Posted on February 21, 2022 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Monday, 21 February 2022

Elecare

Alimentum

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2022.14
Product: Please see table below
Batch Code: Please see table below
Country Of Origin: United States

Message:

Abbott is recalling specific batches of its EleCare Similac and Alimentum Similac due to the possible presence of Salmonella and Cronobacter sakazakii. No products distributed to Ireland have tested positive for the presence of Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport. Both products are foods used for special medical purposes for infants, ordinarily to be used under medical supervision. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches.

Nature Of Danger:

Salmonella and Cronobacter sakazakii can cause illness in infants if they are present in powdered infant formula. Although Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella cannot grow in powdered infant formula, they can survive for a long period of time and therefore, pose a potential risk after rehydration if the product is temperature abused. Contamination of powdered infant formula with Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella can cause severe disease in infants such as diarrhoea (sometimes bloody), fever, sepsis or meningitis which can lead to serious neurological and developmental issues and can be fatal on rare occasions. Sepsis and meningitis may include poor feeding, irritability, temperature changes, jaundice (yellow skin and whites of the eyes) and abnormal breaths and movements. Among infants, those at greatest risk for infection are neonates (<28 days), particularly pre-term infants, low-birth weight infants or immunocompromised infants.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected batches were sold.

Consumers:

Parents and guardians are advised not to feed the implicated batches to infants.

Table of implicated Abbott products

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