Similac recall history
Every match for Similac across FDA and USDA-FSIS recall databases, with each database's coverage window stated.
- As of : no new recall records matching Similac in the last 90 days. The most recent record in the tracked databases is dated .
- 9 recall records match Similac across the databases searched: 8 FDA enforcement events, 1 FDA announcements, 0 USDA-FSIS actions, as of .
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Which Similac products were recalled
The 9 matching records grouped by what the product is, read from the product description, not the recall reason. Common grocery and pet groups only; a group with no matching record is left out. One record can name several products, so the counts overlap.
| Product type | Records | Most recent | Most recent record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby food | 4 | Abbott Similac Advance Infant Formula with Iron 12.4oz. can, 23.2oz.… | |
| Milk and cream | 3 | Abbott Similac Human Milk Fortifier 0.9g Pouch / Sachet, 50 Pouch /… | |
| Water (bottled, sparkling, flavored) | 1 | Similac Water - Sterilized (Export Canada) 2 fl oz reclose able… |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| ABBOTT NUTRITION | Similac Alimentum packaged in 32 fluid ounce re-closable plastic bottles 6 bottles… | Packaging defect | Class II | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Infant formula: Baby formula recalls. Other brands: Enfamil · Gerber · Nutramigen