Abbott Laboratories

Recall #F-0165-2023 · Initiated 2022-10-13

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What happened

Abbott Laboratories is recalling Similac Water in 2 fl oz bottles because some bottles may have seal problems that could allow the water to spoil. This is a precautionary measure to prevent potentially unsafe product from being used.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased this product, particularly parents and caregivers using it for infants, should be aware of this recall.

What to do

Check if you have any Similac Water bottles from this recall by looking at the product packaging and distribution list. If you have affected bottles, stop using them and contact Abbott or your retailer for a replacement or refund.

Product

Similac Water - Sterilized (Export Canada) 2 fl oz reclose able plastic bottle Packaged as: 48 count case

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. 39398N200 Case No. 39398N200 Product No. 5100013 Best By 10/01/23

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2024-08-14