CLASS III Food recall · Reported 22 Jul 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Similac Pro-Advance Infant Formula with Iron, Milk-Based recalled
Abbott Nutrition, Division of Abbott Laboratories is recalling Similac Pro-Advance Infant Formula with Iron, Milk-Based, Ready to Feed, distributed in Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania. The recall was initiated on 11 Jun 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-1021-2020
- FDA event ID
- 85855
- Recalling firm
- Abbott Nutrition, Division of Abbott Laboratories, Columbus, OH
- Brand
- Similac Pro-Advance
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 11 Jun 2020
- FDA classified
- 10 Jul 2020
- Reported
- 22 Jul 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Baby Formula
Timeline
| 11 Jun 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 10 Jul 2020 | Classified by FDA | +29 days |
| 22 Jul 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Water filled bottles labeled as Similac Pro-Advance.
Product as listed by the FDA
Similac Pro-Advance Infant Formula with Iron, Milk-Based, Ready to Feed, 32 FL OZ (1 QT)
Where it was distributed
Products was distributed to the following states: CT, MD, NJ, NY, & PA.
Questions about this recall
Is Similac Pro-Advance Infant Formula with Iron, Milk-Based, Ready to Feed recalled?
Yes. Abbott Nutrition, Division of Abbott Laboratories recalled Similac Pro-Advance Infant Formula with Iron, Milk-Based, Ready to Feed on 11 Jun 2020. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1021-2020.
Why was it recalled?
Water filled bottles labeled as Similac Pro-Advance.
Which lots are affected?
No lot or expiration date as bottles were not intended for distribution. Batch Numbers: BW3520316 (List Number 64248) and BW0970914 (List Number 66611).
Where was it sold?
Products was distributed to the following states: CT, MD, NJ, NY, & PA.
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 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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