CLASS I ONGOING Food recall · Reported 16 Mar 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report

Abbott Similac Total Comfort Infant Formula with Iron can recalled

Abbott Laboratories is recalling Abbott Similac Total Comfort Infant Formula with Iron can, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 17 Feb 2022 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Quantity recalled1226623 cases

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-0939-2022
FDA event ID: 89629
Recalling firm: Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL
Brand: Abbott Similac
Classification: Class I
Status: Ongoing
Recall initiated: 17 Feb 2022
FDA classified: 30 Mar 2022
Reported: 16 Mar 2022
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Press Release
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Baby Formula

Timeline

17 Feb 2022	Recall initiated by company
16 Mar 2022	Published in enforcement report	+27 days
30 Mar 2022	Classified by FDA	+14 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

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

Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.

Product as listed by the FDA

Abbott Similac Total Comfort Infant Formula with Iron 12.6oz. can. 6 cans per case. Item numbers: 62599 Retail UPCs: 070074626000

Where it was distributed

US Nationwide. Worldwide.

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it 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

Which lots are affected?

Batches: 24449K800 24449K801 24450K800 24482K800 24515K800 24516K800 24566K800 24566K801 25571K800 25571K801 25650K800 25651K800 25687K800 25688K800 26747K800 26748K800 26817K800 26818K800 26819K800 26830K800 26832K800 26834K800 26835K800 27888K800 27889K800 27890K800 27891K800 27951K800 28017K800 28086K800 28088K800 28098K800 28178K800 28179K800 28179K801 28180K800 29219K800 29220K801 29237K800 29238K800 30314K800 30316K800 30317K800 31467K800 31468K800 31469K800 31470K800 31584K800 31586K800 32609K800 32611K800 32612K800 33706K800 33706K801 33707K800 33708K800 34073K800 34800K800 34801K800 34844K800 34844K801 34845K800 34846K800 34847K800 34865K800 34866K800 34867K800 34868K800 34869K800 34870K800 34943K800 34944K800 35981K800 35982K800 35983K800 36086K800 36121K800 36122K800 36212K800 36213K800 37238K800 37239K800 37240K800 37241K800 37298K800 37299K800 37300K800 37301K800 37302K800 37430K800 37431K800

Where was it sold?

US Nationwide. Worldwide.

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

40 other products · FDA event 89629

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Abbott Similac Advance Infant Formula recalled by Abbott Laboratories.

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16 Mar 2022	CLASS I	Abbott Similac Advance Infant Formula recalled by Abbott LaboratoriesAbbott Similac	Abbott Laboratories	Salmonella	Nationwide
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16 Mar 2022	CLASS I	Abbott Similac For Spit Up Infant Formula with Iron recalledAbbott Similac	Abbott Laboratories	Salmonella	Nationwide
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16 Mar 2022	CLASS I	Abbott Similac Pro-Advance, and.. can recalled by Abbott LaboratoriesAbbott Similac	Abbott Laboratories	Salmonella	Nationwide
16 Mar 2022	CLASS I	Abbott Similac 360 Total Care Sensitive Infant Formula recalledAbbott Similac	Abbott Laboratories	Salmonella	Nationwide
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16 Mar 2022	CLASS I	Abbott Similac Sensitive Lactose Sensitivity recalledAbbott Similac	Abbott Laboratories	Salmonella	Nationwide
16 Mar 2022	CLASS I	Abbott EleCare Jr Amino Acid-Based Nutrition Powder Unflavored can recalledAbbott EleCare	Abbott Laboratories	Salmonella	Nationwide
16 Mar 2022	CLASS I	Abbott Similac Alimentum Toddler Drink can recalledAbbott Similac	Abbott Laboratories	Salmonella	Nationwide
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16 Mar 2022	CLASS I	Abbott Similac Pro-Sensitive Infant Formula with Iron and.;.; can recalledAbbott Similac	Abbott Laboratories	Salmonella	Nationwide
16 Mar 2022	CLASS I	Abbott Similac Pro-Advance Infant Formula with Iron and.;.; can recalledAbbott Similac	Abbott Laboratories	Salmonella	Nationwide
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