Abbott recalls powder formulas

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The firm has received complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants

Abbott is recalling powder formulas, including Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare, that were manufactured in Sturgis, Mich.

The firm has received complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants

Cronobacter sakazakii can cause fever, poor feeding, excessive crying, or low energy in infants.

The recalled products have a multidigit number on the bottom of the container starting with the first two digits 22 through 37. They also contain K8, SH, or Z2 and have an expiration date of April 1, 2022, or after.

What to do

Consumers should visit similacrecall.com and type in the code on the bottom of the package, or call (800) 986-8540 and follow the instructions provided, to find out if the product they have is included in this recall.

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