RECALL ALERT: The CDC expanded a recall on powdered infant formula to include Similac PM 60/40, a specialty product for certain infants who benefit from lowered mineral intake.
The recalled formula was distributed in the U.S. and Israel and is a specialty product for certain infants who benefit from lowered mineral intake. The FDA and CDC’s powdered infant formula was expanded to include Similac PM 60/40 with lot code 27032K80 and 27032K800 .. In the Feb. 17 recall, Abbott recalled its Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare powder formulas with an expiration date of April 1 produced at the Sturgis, Mich.
Cronobacter bacteria can cause severe sepsis or meningitis, with symptoms including poor feeding, irritability, temperature change, jaundice, grunting breaths, and abnormal movements. Cronobacter infection can also cause bowel damage and spread blood to other parts of the body. Such an infection is rare, but is of especially high risk for newborn infants.
Consumers should not use the recalled Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare powdered infant formulas, which can be identified by their 7-to-9-digit code and expiration date on the bottom of the package and include all of the following:The expiration date is 4-1-2022 or later.
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