CLASS II Food recall · Reported 7 Sep 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report
Similac Alimentum recalled by Abbott Nutrition
Abbott Nutrition is recalling Similac Alimentum, distributed in Michigan, Ohio. The recall was initiated on 16 Aug 2022 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
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-1705-2022
- FDA event ID
- 90768
- Recalling firm
- Abbott Nutrition, Columbus, OH
- Brand
- Similac Alimentum
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 16 Aug 2022
- FDA classified
- 7 Sep 2022
- Reported
- 7 Sep 2022
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Packaging Defects
- Product category
- Baby Formula
Timeline
| 16 Aug 2022 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 7 Sep 2022 | Classified by FDA | +22 days |
| 7 Sep 2022 | Published in enforcement report | +0 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Packaging defect
Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.
Product as listed by the FDA
Similac Alimentum packaged in 32 fluid ounce re-closable plastic bottles 6 bottles per case
Where it was distributed
Michigan and Ohio
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Packaging defect
Which lots are affected?
Batch/Lot No. 41740RH00 Product No. 57512 Best By: 06/01/23
Where was it sold?
Michigan and Ohio
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 II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
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.
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