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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Baby Food & Formula

Gerber Good Start SoothePro Infant Formula Recalled for Cronobacter Risk

Agency Publication Date: April 3, 2023
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Summary

Perrigo Nutritionals has recalled 182,888 cans of Gerber Good Start SoothePro Infant Formula with Iron (Stage 1, 0-12 months) because they may be contaminated with Cronobacter bacteria. The recall includes various sizes such as 12.4 oz, 19.4 oz, and 30.6 oz containers, as well as 942g cans sold in Canada. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date. Consumers should check their formula for specific lot numbers and "use by" dates ranging from July 4 to July 16, 2024.

Risk

Cronobacter bacteria can cause severe, life-threatening infections like sepsis or meningitis, especially in infants. Symptoms may include poor feeding, irritability, temperature changes, jaundice, grunting breaths, or abnormal body movements.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Gerber Good Start SoothePro Infant Formula with Iron (Stage 1) sold in 12.4 oz, 19.4 oz, and 30.6 oz containers in the U.S. and 942g cans in Canada.
  2. Check the bottom of your formula cans for lot numbers beginning with 3003 through 3015 and "USE BY" dates between 04JUL2024 and 16JUL2024. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 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
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Gerber Good Start SoothePro Infant Formula with Iron (12.4 oz)
Variants: Stage 1, Milk Based Powder
UPC Codes:
050000624003
Lot Numbers:
300357651Z (Exp 04JUL2024)
300457651Z (Exp 05JUL2024)
300557651Z (Exp 06JUL2024)
300557652Z (Exp 06JUL2024)
300757651Z (Exp 08JUL2024)
300857651Z (Exp 09JUL2024)
301057651Z (Exp 11JUL2024)
301057652Z (Exp 11JUL2024)
301157651Z (Exp 12JUL2024)
GTIN:
050000624003

6 cans per case

Product: Gerber Good Start SoothePro Infant Formula with Iron (30.6 oz)
Variants: Stage 1, Milk Based Powder
UPC Codes:
050000494989
Lot Numbers:
301357652Z (Exp 14JUL2024)
301457652Z (Exp 15JUL2024)
301557651Z (Exp 16JUL2024)
GTIN:
050000494989

4 cans per case

Product: Gerber Good Start SoothePro Infant Formula with Iron (19.4 oz)
Variants: Stage 1, Milk Based Powder
UPC Codes:
050000487226
Lot Numbers:
301557652Z (Exp 16JUL2024)
GTIN:
050000487226

4 cans per case

Product: Gerber Good Start SoothePro Infant Formula with Iron (942g)
Variants: Stage 1, Milk Based Powder
UPC Codes:
055000383691
GTIN:
055000383691

Product sold in Canada; 4 cans per case

Product Images

Gerber® Good Start® SoothePro Powdered Infant Formula, Product photo

Gerber® Good Start® SoothePro Powdered Infant Formula, Product photo

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 91912
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Perrigo Nutritionals
Sold By: Retail stores nationwide
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 182,888 cans
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: April 14, 2023

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES · FDA Press Release (1) · FDA Press Release (2) · Raw API Response

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