Simulac Powder Infant Formula Recall

Abbott Laboratories is recalling millions of Similac formula cans Wednesday, due to possible insect contamination. This affect about 5 million powder formula brand from Similac that is sold in the United States, as well as Puerto Rico, Guam and a few Caribbean countries.

Abbott’s spokesperson Melissa Brotz made this statement, “We immediately shut down the one area and began an investigation, We’re in the process of resolving it now.”

The recall only affect formula in the powder form, liquid formulas and other product from Abbot has not be affected or recalled. Simulac is one of the top infant formulas sold in the U.S., and the recall could cost the company over one million dollars.

Here is a list of products under the recalls. For more detailed and complete information visit the Simulac website (the website is under high volume and may take several minutes to load)

Similac Advance
Similac Advance EarlyShield
Similac Sensitive
Similac Isomil Advance
Similac Sensitive Isomil Soy
Similac Organic
Similac Organic and Similac Advance Organic
Similac Sensitive R.S.
Similac Sensitive for Spit-Up
Similac Go & Grow
Similac Go & Grow EarlyShield
Similac Go & Grow Soy

Similac formula that is not part of the Similac recall includes:

all liquid forms of Similac formula
all concentrated forms of Similac formula
small size powder forms of Similac formula (0.6-oz singles)
Similac Expert Care Alimentum
Similac Expert Care Neosure
Elecare
Similac Human Milk Fortifier