Similac Advance Step-1 (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 Similac Advance Step-1 22oz. plastic jar and 34 oz. can. 6 units per case. Item numbers: 6499213 6698213 Retail UPCs: 055325000808 055325001638
Brand
Abbott Laboratories
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Batches: 28091SH00 35007SH00 24493SH00 26773SH00 27992SH00 28174SH00 31495SH00 34815SH00 36099SH00 37294SH00
Abbott Laboratories is recalling Abbott Similac Advance Step-1 22oz. plastic jar and 34 oz. can. 6 units per case. Item numbers: 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