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FDA Food Moderate Class II Terminated

Similac Probiotic Tri-Blend - 0.017oz (0.50g) packaged in foil packets. 50 foil packets per carton - 3 cartons per case.

Reported: November 15, 2023 Initiated: October 31, 2023 #F-0328-2024

Product Description

Similac Probiotic Tri-Blend - 0.017oz (0.50g) packaged in foil packets. 50 foil packets per carton - 3 cartons per case.

Reason for Recall

Marketed towards preterm infants without approval as a new drug or licensed biologic, as well as unsafe food additive

Details

Recalling Firm
Abbott Laboratories
Units Affected
226,650 packets (4,533 cartons)
Distribution
Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Location
Columbus, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Similac Probiotic Tri-Blend - 0.017oz (0.50g) packaged in foil packets. 50 foil packets per carton - 3 cartons per case.. Recalled by Abbott Laboratories. Units affected: 226,650 packets (4,533 cartons).
Why was this product recalled?
Marketed towards preterm infants without approval as a new drug or licensed biologic, as well as unsafe food additive
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on November 15, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0328-2024.