Abbott Laboratories recently announced its recall of some of its products manufactured in
Sturgis, Michigan, USA site. The powder infant formula products were recalled because of
possible microbial contamination. The authorities in the USA, are investigating complaints of
Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants who had consumed powder infant
formula manufactured at this facility. The attached table shows the list of products impacted by
the recall.
Based on the foregoing, the Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Hazel Laws, has advised the
following:
- Wholesalers and retailers should check the labels of all Similac infant formula and
remove the impacted products from the shelves. - Consumers should check all Similac infant formula in their possession. To identify if you
have a product affected by the recall, check the number on the bottom of the container.
The impacted batch numbers can be found on page 2 of this release. - Consumers must discontinue use of products affected by the recall.
- If your infant has consumed the recalled formula and exhibits fever, diarrhea, poor
feeding, listlessness, or any other unusual symptoms, seek medical care for your child
immediately.
These precautionary measures are recommended to protect our children from potentially tainted
products. The list of products impacted by the recall is attached on page 2.
Dr Hazel Laws
Chief Medical Officer
February 22, 2022
GOVERNMENT OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
Lot 6B Bladen Commercial Development, Wellington Road, P.O. Box 186, BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS
TEL:(869) 467 1173, FAX:(869) 466 8574,(869) 465 1316
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Table 1: showing list of products impacted by the recall
PRODUCT NAME AND PRESENTATION BATCH
NUMBER
SIMILAC SENSITIVE INFANT FORMULA 22.5 OZ PWD, 6 CT 22274SH00
SIMILAC SENSITIVE INFANT FORMULA 22.5 OZ PWD, 6 CT 23391SH00
SIMILAC SENSITIVE INFANT FORMULA 22.5 OZ PWD, 6 CT 23369SH00
SIMILAC SENSITIVE INFANT FORMULA 22.5 OZ PWD, 6 CT 25577SH00
SIMILAC SENSITIVE INFANT FORMULA 22.5 OZ PWD, 6 CT 25681SH00
SIMILAC SENSITIVE INFANT FORMULA 22.5 OZ PWD, 6 CT 26840SH00
SIMILAC ADVANCE INFANT FORMULA 23.2 OZ PWD 22265SH00
SIMILAC ADVANCE INFANT FORMULA 23.2 OZ PWD 24461SH00
SIMILAC ADVANCE INFANT FORMULA 23.2 OZ PWD 24462SH00
SIMILAC ADVANCE INFANT FORMULA 23.2 OZ PWD 26765SH00
SIMILAC ADVANCE INFANT FORMULA 23.2 OZ PWD 26795SH00
SIMILAC ADVANCE INFANT FORMULA 12.4 OZ PWD 22243K800
SIMILAC ADVANCE INFANT FORMULA 12.4 OZ PWD 34793K800
SIMILAC ADVANCE INFANT FORMULA 12.4 OZ PWD 34863K800
SIMILAC ADVANCE INFANT FORMULA 12.4 OZ PWD 35986K800
SIMILAC SENSITIVE INFANT FORMULA 12.0 oz PWD, 6 CT 32627K800
SIMILAC PRO-ADVANCE HMO 23.2 OZ PWD, 4CT 22263SH00
SIMILAC PRO-ADVANCE HMO 23.2 OZ PWD, 4CT 24460SH00
SIMILAC PRO-ADVANCE HMO 23.2 OZ PWD, 4CT 25600SH00
SIMILAC PRO-ADVANCE HMO 23.2 OZ PWD, 4CT 26762SH00
SIMILAC SENSITIVE INFANT FORMULA 20.1 OZ PWD, 6 CT 28019SH00
SIMILAC SENSITIVE INFANT FORMULA 20.1 OZ PWD, 6 CT 30302SH00
SIMILAC SENSITIVE INFANT FORMULA 20.1 OZ PWD, 6 CT 30449SH00
SIMILAC ADVANCE 20.6OZ PWD, 6CT 28111SH00
SIMILAC ADVANCE 20.6OZ PWD, 6CT 28025SH00
SIMILAC ADVANCE 20.6OZ PWD, 6CT 29230SH00
SIMILAC ADVANCE 20.6OZ PWD, 6CT 30359SH00
SIMILAC ADVANCE 20.6OZ PWD, 6CT 31585SH00
SIMILAC PRO-ADVANCE INFANT FORMULA 20.6 PWD, 4CT 29222SH00
SIMILAC PRO-ADVANCE INFANT FORMULA 20.6 PWD, 4CT 30305SH00
SIMILAC PRO-ADVANCE INFANT FORMULA 20.6 PWD, 4CT 30306SH00
SIMILAC PRO-ADVANCE INFANT FORMULA 20.6 PWD, 4CT 32591SH00
SIMILAC PRO-ADVANCE INFANT FORMULA 20.6 PWD, 4CT 35991SH00
