EleCare Amino Acid Formula (Abbott) – Bacterial Contamination (2022)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Abbott EleCare Amino Acid-Based Powder Infant Formula with Iron 14.1oz. can, Abbott Elecare 400g. can, Abbott Elecare Unflavored 14.1oz. can. 6 cans per case. Item numbers: 55251 5525157 5525189 Retail UPCs: 070074535111 070074116297 070074119854
Brand
Abbott Laboratories
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
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Abbott Laboratories is recalling Abbott EleCare Amino Acid-Based Powder Infant Formula with Iron 14.1oz. can, Abbott Elecare 400g. ca due to Consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants and evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facil. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants and evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facility where the product had been produced
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026