2022.02.21 Recall: Abbott - Elecare Similac / Alimentum Similac (infant formula powders)

23 February 2022

The following notice has been issued by the Food Standards Agency

This notice has been updated

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
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 28130Z202
Best-before date: 01 October 2022

Elecare Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 29266Z200
Best-before date: 01 December 2022

Elecare Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 30374Z201
Best-before date: 01 December 2022

Elecare Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 32422Z210
Best-before date: 01 February 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 22333Z260
Best-before date: 01 October 2022

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 23443Z260
Best-before date: 01 November 2022

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 30283Z261
Best-before date: 01 June 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 30281Z260
Best-before date: 30 June 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 31410Z201
Best-before date: 01 July 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 31410Z206
Best-before date: 01 July 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 31411Z200
Best-before date: 01 July 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 31410Z205
Best-before date: 01 August 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 33688Z200
Best-before date: 01 September 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 32431Z201
Best-before date: 01 October 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 34929Z200
Best-before date: 01 October 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 35030Z200
Best-before date: 01 November 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 25550Z260
Best-before date: 01 January 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 25564Z260
Best-before date: 01 January 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 26867Z260
Best-before date: 01 February 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 27936Z260
Best-before date: 01 March 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 27937Z260
Best-before date: 01 March 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 28123Z260
Best-before date: 01 April 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 29210Z200
Best-before date: 01 May 2023

Alimentum Similac
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: 29280Z261
Best-before date: 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. Please see the attached notice.

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.