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Low RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Baby Food & Formula

Similac Pro-Advance Infant Formula Recalled Due to Water-Filled Bottles

Agency Publication Date: July 10, 2020
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Summary

Abbott Nutrition is recalling 111 cases of Similac Pro-Advance Infant Formula (Ready to Feed, 32 FL OZ) because the bottles actually contain water instead of infant formula. These bottles were mistakenly labeled and distributed despite not being intended for sale. Consumers should immediately check their bottles as these products do not contain the necessary nutrients for infants.

Risk

The product does not contain infant formula, posing a risk of nutritional deficiency if fed to an infant as a meal replacement. No injuries or illnesses have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify the affected product by looking for Similac Pro-Advance Infant Formula with Iron, Ready to Feed, in 32 FL OZ (1 QT) bottles.
  2. Check the bottle for batch numbers BW3520316 (List Number 64248) or BW0970914 (List Number 66611). Note that these bottles will not have a lot number or expiration date printed on them.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Abbott Nutrition directly for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) if you have further questions or need to report an issue.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Similac Pro-Advance Infant Formula with Iron, Milk-Based, Ready to Feed (32 FL OZ)
Variants: Ready to Feed
Item Code:
64248
66611
Lot Numbers:
BW3520316
BW0970914

No lot or expiration date as bottles were not intended for distribution.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 85855
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Abbott Nutrition, Division of Abbott Laboratories
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 111 total cases.
Distributed To: Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania

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Sources: FDA iRES ยท Raw API Response

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