Abbott Similac Human Milk Fortifier 0.9g Pouch / Sachet, 50 Pouch / Sachet per retail unit. 3 retail units per case Item numbers: 54598 5459813 5459814 5459820 5459886 6771009 Retail UPCs: 70074545998 070074545998 055325545996 070074109404 070074103297 070074671833

Abbott Laboratories recalled Abbott Similac Human Milk Fortifier 0.9g Pouch / Sachet, 50 Pouch / Sachet per retail unit. 3 retail units per case in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Feb 17, 2022.

The recall was triggered by possible Salmonella contamination: "Consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants and evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the manufacturing facility where the product had been produced" Salmonella is one of the most common causes of U.S. foodborne illness, with symptoms that typically appear within six hours to six days of exposure.

Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "US Nationwide. Worldwide," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Abbott Park, IL. The recall covers 104146 cases of product. As of the latest FDA data pull this recall is still Ongoing, meaning the agency has not yet recorded its completion. The product may remain in circulation, so the kitchen check below is current advice.