Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-1540-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Abbott Nutrition |
| Report date | Feb 26, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Oct 11, 2013 |
| Quantity | Lot # L31056Z200-249cs/3 ctns/50/0.9 oz packets; Lot L27385Z200-328 cs/3 ctns/50/0.9 oz packets & Lot L30698Z200-349 cs/3 ctns/50/0.9 oz packets. |
| Location | Columbus, OH, United States |
Official product description
Similac Human Milk Fortifier Powder, .9 g packets. Label reads in part, "ADDITIONAL IRON MAY BE NECESSARY ADD ONLY TO HUMAN MILK - DO NOT ADD WATER NET WT 0.031 OZ (0.90g)***CONTAINS MILK AND SOY INGREDIENTS***USE BY***ABBOTT LABORATORIES"
Why the product was recalled
Abbott Nutrition (AN) recalled this product from the Canadian market because some of the packets may have an incomplete seal which could allow air to enter the packet causing food oxidation and/or the powder to leak
Distribution information
All product in these lots were shipped to Canada.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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