A recall of baby formula has been expanded. Abbott Nutrition is now including some lots of their Similac PM 60-40 powdered instant formula to their recent recall. Last month they recalled a number of infant formula products from their facility in Sturgis, Michigan.
Similac PM 60/40 products from lot code 27032K80 (can) and 27032K800 (case) are impacted.
They join other Similac, Alimentum and Elecare powdered products with codes between 22 and 27 and expiration dates of April 2022 or later in the recall.
You can also enter your product lot code on the company’s website to check if it is part of the recall.
At least four infants have been hospitalized and one died from possible infection with two types of bacteria that may be in the recalled formula: Cronobacter and Salmonella.
Illnesses occurred in Minnesota, Ohio and Texas between September 2021 and January of this year.
The FDA said the Cronobacter bacteria can cause severe, life-threatening infections or meningitis. Though the infections are rare, they are especially high risk for newborns.
Salmonella are a group of bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal illness and fever called salmonellosis.
The FDA said symptoms related to the two bacterial infections can include poor feeding, irritability, temperature changes, jaundice, grunting breaths, abnormal body movements, lethargy, rash or blood in the urine or stool.
If your baby is experiencing symptoms related to a bacterial infection, contact your child’s health care provider immediately.
