Abbott Recalls Certain Similac Baby Formula Made At Michigan Facility
Abbott Laboratories, the multinational healthcare company, has recently announced a voluntary recall of certain Similac baby formula products manufactured at its plant in Michigan. The recall is due to the possible presence of metal foreign matter in the formula, which may cause harm to infants if ingested. This recall affects millions of units of the popular baby formula brand, and parents are being advised to check if their products are included in the recall.
What Products Are Affected?
The recall affects certain Similac baby formula products manufactured at Abbott's plant in Sturgis, Michigan. The affected products include the following:
- Similac Advance
- Similac Sensitive
- Similac Isomil
These products were sold in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, and some countries in the Caribbean. The recall does not affect any other Abbott products or any Similac products that were not manufactured at the Michigan plant.
Why Was There a Recall?
The recall was initiated after Abbott received several complaints from parents who found small pieces of metal in the formula. The company has determined that the metal came from a piece of equipment used in the production process at the Michigan plant. While the risk of harm to infants is low, Abbott has decided to issue a recall out of an abundance of caution.
What Should Parents Do?
Parents who have purchased any of the affected Similac baby formula products should immediately stop using them and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund or exchange. The affected products can also be returned directly to Abbott for a full refund. Parents who have questions or concerns can contact the company's consumer hotline at 1-800-986-8850.
What Is Abbott Doing About the Recall?
Abbott is working closely with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure that all affected products are removed from the market. The company has also implemented additional quality control measures at the Michigan plant to prevent a similar issue from occurring in the future. Abbott has apologized for any inconvenience or concern that the recall may have caused.
Conclusion
The recall of certain Similac baby formula products made at Abbott's Michigan plant is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of infants. Parents who have purchased any of the affected products should immediately stop using them and return them for a full refund or exchange. Abbott is working closely with the FDA to ensure that all affected products are removed from the market, and has implemented additional quality control measures to prevent a similar issue from occurring in the future.