Has Similac been recalled?

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Yes. 9 recall records match Similac in the government databases Recall Bench searches (FDA enforcement 2012+, FDA announcements Oct 2017+, USDA-FSIS 2014+); the most recent is dated November 15, 2023 (as of July 25, 2026). See the tables for every event with official links.

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Similac recall history

Every match for Similac across FDA and USDA-FSIS recall databases, with each database's coverage window stated.

9 recall records match Similac across the databases searched: 8 FDA enforcement events, 1 FDA announcements, 0 USDA-FSIS actions, as of July 25, 2026.
The most recent Similac recall record is dated November 15, 2023.

FDA enforcement events (8)

FDA-classified recalls from the openFDA food enforcement database (2012–present). Look up entries by firm name in the FDA Enforcement Report search.

Posted	Firm	Product	Reason	Class
November 15, 2023	Abbott Laboratories	Similac Probiotic Tri-Blend - 0.017oz (0.50g) packaged in foil packets. 50 foil…	Marketed towards preterm infants without approval as a new drug or licensed biologic, as well as…	Class II
November 23, 2022	Abbott Laboratories	Similac 360 Total Care 2 fl oz reclose able plastic bottle Packaged as: 6 count… (+9)	Compromised seal integrity which could lead to spoilage	Class II
September 7, 2022	ABBOTT NUTRITION	Similac Alimentum packaged in 32 fluid ounce re-closable plastic bottles 6 bottles…	Packaging defect	Class II
March 16, 2022	Abbott Laboratories	Abbott Similac Advance Infant Formula with Iron 12.4oz. can, 23.2oz. plastic jar,… (+34)	Consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants and evidence…	Class I
July 22, 2020	Abbott Nutrition, Division of Abbott…	Similac Pro-Advance Infant Formula with Iron, Milk-Based, Ready to Feed, 32 FL OZ (1…	Water filled bottles labeled as Similac Pro-Advance.	Class III
September 18, 2019	Abbott Nutrition, Division of Abbott…	Similac Pro-Sensitive, 2 fl. oz. plastic bottles packed 12 per carton.	a limited number of Similac Pro-Advance 2oz. Ready to Feed (RTF) bottles from a single batch were…	Class II
March 18, 2015	Abbott Laboratories	Similac¿ Advance Complete Nutrition Infant Formula with Iron, 1.45lb plastic…	The firm received three consumer calls of product with Chinese labeling. After an internal…	Class II
February 26, 2014	Abbott Nutrition	Similac Human Milk Fortifier Powder, .9 g packets. Label reads in part, "ADDITIONAL…	Abbott Nutrition (AN) recalled this product from the Canadian market because some of the packets…	Class II

FDA recall announcements (1)

Company announcements posted by FDA (October 2017–present).

Date	Brand / product	Reason	Link
February 17, 2022	Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare — Powder Infant Formula	Consumer complaints regarding Cronobacter sakazakii, Salmonella Newport.	FDA notice

Sources searched nightly: openFDA food enforcement API (2012+), FDA Recalls & Safety Alerts feed (Oct 2017+), USDA-FSIS recall API (2014+). CPSC is not searched for food brands. Always confirm lot codes at the linked official notice.

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