NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 1, 2022
CONTACT:
nancy.nydam@dph.ga.gov
Powdered Infant Formula Recall Expanded
Five Reports of Bacterial Infection in Infants
Atlanta – A recall of powdered infant formula is expanding to include a specialty formula for infants
with certain dietary needs. Abbott Nutrition is now recalling one lot of Similac PM 60/40 in addition
to select lots of Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare formulas manufactured in its Sturgis, Michigan,
facility. The products are sold throughout the U.S. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH)
is urging parents and caregivers of infants to check their powdered infant formula before using it.
The recall for Similac PM 60/40 includes lot numbers 27032K80 on cans and 27032K800 on
cases.
The previously recalled powdered infant formulas – Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare – can be
identified by the 7-to-9-digit code and expiration date on the bottom of the package. Do not use
these brands if they meet all 3 of the following conditions:
• 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.
Parents can also check Similac’s recall website or call 800-986-8540 and follow the instructions
provided to find out if a formula they use is included in the recall. If a child’s regular formula is not
available, parents should consult with their child’s healthcare provider for recommendations on
changing feeding practices.
Georgia WIC participants may return, or exchange recalled formula to the place of purchase or
contact their WIC clinic to exchange for replacement vouchers.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) are investigating after five babies in three states (Minnesota, Ohio, Texas) became sick with
bacterial infections after consuming the products. Four of the complaints concerned Cronobacter
sakazakii infections and one complaint was Salmonella infection. All five illnesses resulted in
hospitalization and Cronobacter may have contributed to death in two infants.
Additional recall information is available on the FDA website
or the CDC’s website
https://www.cdc.gov/cronobacter/outbreaks/infant-formula.html
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