On Friday Feb. 18th, Abbot announced a voluntary recall for Similac powder formulas manufactured in the Sturgis, Michigan facility. Their Ready-to-Feed formulas and Neosure powders are not affected by this recall. Products with the following should be STOPPED IMMEDIATELY:
- the first two digits of the code 22 through 37; and
- the code on the container with K8, SH or Z2; and
- the expiration date of 4-1-2022 (APR 2022) or later.
Consumers may check their formula codes at https://www.similacrecall.com/us/en/product-lookup.com.
APPROPRIATE REPLACEMENT FORMULAS:
The providers at GI Care for Kids, a local, renowned pediatric gastroenterology practice compiled the following table of appropriate formula replacements:
RECALLED FORMULA | APPROPRIATE REPLACEMENT |
Elecare infant | Neocate infant Neocate Syneo (NOT for use in kids with short bowel syndrome) Mead Johnson Puramino DHA & ARA infant Nestle Alfamino infant |
Elecare Jr (all flavors and unflavored) | Neocate Jr Neocate Splash Cambrooke Equaquare Jr Cambrooke EssentialCare Jr Mead Johnson Puramino Jr Nestle Alfamino Jr |
Similac Alimentum powder | Similac Alimentum Ready to Feed liquid Mead Johnson Nutramigen Gerber Extensive HA Perrigo/Store Brand Hypoallergenic (Walmart, Target, Kroger, Walgreens, CVS, Meijer, HEB, Topco and Amazon) Mead Johnson Pregestimil |
Similac Sensitive | Similac Sensitive Ready to Feed liquid or concentrate liquid Enfamil Gentlease Gerber Good Start Soothe Earth’s Best Sensitive |
Similac Pro Advance | Enfamil Newborn, Infant or Reguline Gerber Good Start Gentle Earth’s Best Gentle formula Perrigo/Store Brand (Walmart, Target, Kroger, Walgreens, CVS, Meijer, HEB, Topco and Amazon) |
Similac Spit Up | Similac for Spit Up Ready to Feed liquid Enfamil AR |
Similac Total Comfort | Similac Total Comfort Ready to Feed liquid Gerber Good Start Gentle |
If you are mixing your formula to a concentration other than what is specified on the back of the can, contact your physician or dietitian for the correct recipe using the alternative formula as mixing may differ from product to product.
CONTACT YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
Parents and caregivers of infants who have used these products within the past few should contact their health care provider if the child is experiencing any of the following symptoms:
- Diarrhea
- temperature changes (fevers or those less than normal)
- abdominal cramps
- rash or "yellowing" skin discoloration
- poor feeding
- irritability
- lethargy
- blood in stool or urine
For additional questions or concerns please contact one of our nurses at 770-277-6725 or via the PAL patient portal.