Abbott Laboratories

Recall #F-0162-2023 · Initiated 2022-10-13

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What happened

Abbott Laboratories is recalling Similac Special Care infant formula in 2 fl oz bottles because some bottles may have seal problems that could allow the formula to spoil. This is a precautionary recall to prevent potential health issues.

Who is at risk

Parents and caregivers using Similac Special Care formula in the affected 2 fl oz reusable bottles should check their supply.

What to do

Stop using affected bottles and check the product packaging against Abbott's recall details. Contact Abbott or your healthcare provider if you have questions, and do not use any bottles with compromised seals.

Product

Similac Special Care 2 fl oz reclose able plastic bottle Packaged as: 4 count carton

Reason for recall

Compromised seal integrity which could lead to spoilage

Quantity affected

14,588,544 bottles TOTAL

Distribution

Domestic: Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Washington DC, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming Foreign: Canada, Puerto Rico, Bermuda, Curacao, Trinidad, Tobago, Panama, Dominican Republic, and Colombia

Lot / code info

Batch No. 41861N200 Case No. 440344R00 Product No. 67446 Best By 06/01/23

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Terminated

2024-08-14