Manufacturer Abbott Recalls Powdered Infant Formulas

Lincoln – Infant formula manufacturer Abbott has recalled several varieties of powdered formulas, including some that are used by Nebraska’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Programs for Women, Infants, and Children, better known as WIC.

Four consumer complaints and an amid Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation found relations to the bacteria Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella at the Sturgis, manufacturing plant. Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport can cause fever, poor feeding, excessive crying or low energy, as well as other serious symptoms in infants.

None of the Abbott liquid formulas, powder formulas, or nutrition products from other facilities are impacted by the recall. 

The FDA is advising consumers not to use Similac, Alimentum or EleCare powdered infant formulas if all of the following are true:

• The first two digits of the code are 22 through 37; and 
• The code on the container contains K8, SH or Z2; and 
• The expiration date is 4-1-2022 (APR 2022) or later.