PARENTS have been warned not to feed their babies certain infant formulas over fears they are contaminated with salmonella.
Manufacturer Abbott has issued an urgent recall for the products which could cause serious illness and have led to the death of a baby in the US.
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Various batches of Elecare Similac and Alimentum Similac infant formula powder are impacted.
Both products are used for special medical purposes for babies, such as a cows milk allergy, and are usually only available with a prescription.
Salmonella can cause serious food poisoning, with symptoms including vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach cramps and a fever.
The contaminated batches have already been recalled in the US, where one baby has reportedly died and three others are ill.
Now the UK’s Food Standards Agency has published an urgent recall notice.
“Abbott has taken the precautionary step of recalling various batches of Elecare Similac and Alimentum Similac infant formula powders because they might contain Salmonella,” it said.
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“Both products are foods used for special medical purposes for infants, ordinarily to be used under medical supervision.”
Customers should not use the formula and instead return the products to the store or chemist where it was purchased for a full refund.
If you have additional questions, contact Abbott on 01795 580303.
Which products have been recalled?
Elecare Similac 400g
- Batch code 28130Z202
Best before 01 October 2022 - Batch code 29266Z200
Best before 01 December 2022 - Batch code 30374Z201
Best before 01 December 2022 - Batch code 32422Z210
Best before 01 February 2023
Alimentum Similac 400g
- Batch code 22333Z260
Best before 01 October 2022 - Batch code 23443Z260
Best before 01 November 2022 - Batch code 30283Z261
Best before 01 June 2023 - Batch code 30281Z260
Best before 30 June 2023 - Batch code 31410Z201
Best before 01 July 2023 - Batch code 31410Z206
Best before 01 July 2023 - Batch code 31411Z200
Best before 01 July 2023 - Batch code 31410Z205
Best before 01 August 2023 - Batch code 33688Z200
Best before 01 September 2023 - Batch code 32431Z201
Best before 01 October 2023 - Batch code 34929Z200
Best before 01 October 2023 - Batch code 35030Z200
Best before 01 November 2023 - Batch code 25550Z260
Best before 01 January 2023 - Batch code 25564Z260
Best before 01 January 2023 - Batch code 26867Z260
Best before 01 February 2023 - Batch code 27936Z260
Best before 01 March 2023 - Batch code 27937Z260
Best before 01 March 2023 - Batch code 28123Z260
Best before 01 April 2023 - Batch code 29210Z200
Best before 01 May 2023 - Batch code 29280Z261
Best before 01 May 2023
Pork scratching manufacturer Fresher Foods was forced to recall its savoury snack due to salmonella fears.
It’s was second recall from the company this month, as just weeks ago it issued a warning over some batches.
Supermarkets had to recall 18 pastry items last month after they were contaminated with the bacteria.
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