Class I โ€” Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard โ€” there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Abbott Similac EleCare HMO Recalled by Abbott Laboratories Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Date: February 17, 2022
Company: Abbott Laboratories
Status: Ongoing
Source: FDA (Food)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Abbott Laboratories directly.

If you believe you have experienced symptoms related to this recall, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Affected Products

Abbott Similac EleCare HMO, Abbott Similac EleCare, Abbott EleCare Similac Gold, Abbott EleCare Similac 400g can. 6 cans per case Item numbers: 6676006 6676012 6676021 6676025 6676030 6676045 6676053 6676057 Retail UPCs: 8699548995217 0070074124155 0070074123851 0070074120195 070074120850 070074122502 0070074120157

Quantity: 95077 cases

Why Was This Recalled?

Consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants and evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facility where the product had been produced

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Abbott Laboratories

Abbott Laboratories has 124 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Food). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report