Do not use this recalled formula, FDA says (again)

Although the situation is not as dire as it was earlier this year, Unprecedented milk powder shortage have not yet resolvedIf you get some, check the label. Abbott Labs recently announced a voluntary recall of some of its Similac brand formula products and certain lots of Pedialyte Electrolyte Solution.according to Announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Here’s what you should know:

Why is the formula being recalled now?

It’s been a tough year for parents and caregivers who rely on infant formula to feed their children.between problems with Supply chain and availability of ingredients, and Massive Abbott recall After several babies were hospitalized with bacterial infections associated with certain formulas in February 2022, the already expensive product became even more difficult to obtain.

This time, Abbott voluntarily recalled Certain ready-to-eat liquid Similac formulas and Pedialyte products The bottle cap may not be completely sealed during the manufacturing process. This can cause the liquid to go rancid, which can cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting when ingested.

Which formulas are recalled?

This recall is much less extensive than the one Abbott announced in February. All products that may have the offending bottle cap are manufactured at the company’s Columbus, Ohio facility.

According to Abbottdefective bottle caps are present in less than 1% of recalled lots. FDA report “This represents less than one day’s total ounces of infant formula supplied in the United States and is not expected to impact the overall supply of infant formula in the United States.”

recalled products are distributed to Hospitals, clinics, distributors, and retailers in the United States (including Puerto Rico), including certain lots of the following 2 fl oz/59 ml ready-to-drink bottles.

• Similac 360 Total Care
• Similac 360 Total Care Sensitive
• Similac Special Care 24
• Similac Pro Total Comfort
• Similac NeoSure
• Pedialyte Electrolyte

If you have the 2 fl oz/59 ml size of any of the above products, Check this page on the Abbott website Check if the lot number is included in the recall. This page also includes a diagram showing the location of lot numbers for various packages.

What to do if there are recalled products

If you are found to have any of the Similac or Pedialyte products included in the recall, do not give them to your child (or, in the case of Pedialyte, consume them yourself). Contact Abbott Customer Service For more information, you can contact us at 1-800-986-8540 in the US and +1-787-622-5454 in Puerto Rico.