Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
Infant-formula recall and supply disruption
Certain powdered infant-formula products associated with Abbott Nutrition were recalled, and production at the Sturgis, Michigan, facility was temporarily suspended. The event contributed to a severe United States infant-formula shortage and led to regulatory scrutiny, lawsuits, and public criticism.
2022
Abbott expands recall of Similac PM 60/40 formula
Recall announced
Abbott Nutrition expanded its recall to include some lots of Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula following another report of a dangerous bacterial infection. The source notes that the company had recalled three other powdered formulas the previous month.
Source excerpt
Abott Nutrition is expanding its recall of baby formula to include some lots of Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula, due to another report of a dangerous bacterial infection.
2022
Abbott recalls six lots of Similac Alimentum in Vietnam
Recall announced
Abbott Laboratories GmbH’s Hanoi representative office announced a voluntary recall in Vietnam of six lots of Similac Alimentum Eye-Q powdered infant formula because they potentially contained two kinds of dangerous bacteria. The article reports that 7,050 cartons had entered the market and that the importer notified customers about the recall.
Company response
Recall — Abbott
The representative office of Abbott Laboratories GmbH in Hanoi has announced a voluntary recall of six lots of Similac Alimentum Eye-Q products in Vietnam as they potentially contain two kinds of dangerous bacteria, Vietnam’s food safety authorities have reported.
Source excerpt
The representative office of Abbott Laboratories GmbH in Hanoi has announced a voluntary recall of six lots of Similac Alimentum Eye-Q products in Vietnam as they potentially contain two kinds of dangerous bacteria, Vietnam’s food safety authorities have reported.
A total of 11,320 cartons of Similac Alimentum Eye-Q, with six 400-gram cans per carton, has been imported into Vietnam by Ho Chi Minh City-based 3A Nutrition (Vietnam) Company Limited.
The importer has sent a notice to its customers about the recall of this infant formula item in Vietnam.
2022
Vietnam orders recall of certain Abbott formula products
Recall announced
Vietnam's Food Safety Authority issued a recall of certain potentially contaminated food products sold by Abbott after reports of contamination incidents in the U.S. The agency contacted importers and asked them to recall the products.
Company response
Recall — Abbott
In a Feb. 17 press release on Abbott's website, the firm has issued a recall for certain powder formulas including Similac, Alimentum and Elecare manufactured at a plant in Sturgis, Michigan.
Source excerpt
some children were infected with the Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella newport bacteria after consuming formula food products produced at a factory by Abbott Nutrition in the U.S.
The Vietnam Food Safety Authority has issued a recall of certain potentially contaminated food products sold by U.S. multinational Abbott after four contamination incidents in the U.S.
The Vietnamese agency has contacted the companies that imported the products and asked that they are recalled.
2022
Abbott Alimentum batches recalled in Singapore over possible bacterial presence
Recall announced
The Singapore Food Agency directed Abbott Laboratories in Singapore to recall affected batches of Alimentum powdered infant formula because of the possible presence of pathogenic bacteria; the recall process was ongoing. The article also reports that the FDA was working with Abbott Nutrition to initiate a voluntary U.S. recall.
Company response
Recall — Abbott Laboratories in Singapore
The SFA has directed Abbott Laboratories in Singapore to recall the affected batches, and the process is ongoing.
Source excerpt
SFA added that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a notice that it is working with Abbott Nutrition to initiate a voluntary recall of the Alimentum powdered infant formula in the US due to the possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii and salmonella Newport, which are pathogenic bacteria.
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said on Saturday (Feb 19) that parents or caregivers should stop using the product.
Certain batches of the Alimentum powdered infant formula, made by Abbott Nutrition in the United States, are being recalled in Singapore due to a possible presence of pathogenic bacteria.
2022
Abbott recalls selected powdered infant formulas
Recall announced
Abbott Nutrition voluntarily recalled selected Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare powdered infant formulas manufactured at its Sturgis, Michigan facility after reports of illnesses involving Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella.
Company response
Recall — Abbott Nutrition
Abbott Nutrition voluntarily recalled Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare products manufactured in their Sturgis, Michigan facility.
Source excerpt
Abbott Nutrition voluntarily recalled Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare products manufactured in their Sturgis, Michigan facility.
The products have been recalled due to four babies becoming ill from Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella.