Multiple formulas Similac powdered infant formula, manufactured by Abbott, have been voluntarily withdrawn after the possibility of a small beetle could have infiltrated some of the products in a manufacturing plant. The recall affects only powdered formulas, no pre-mixed liquid formula.
If you already have bought a powdered Similac, search the bottom for lot number, then visit www.similac.com / memory / search and enter the lot number to see if the recall list or call 800 -986 to 8850.
An internal quality control in the manufacturing plant revealed a small possibility that the beetles may have entered into certain products, although the FDA says that formulas containing these beetles do not pose a serious health threat.
However, the FDA said children can "experience the symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort and refusal to eat, as a result of irritating insects, small parts of the digestive tract" and advises that a doctor be notified if symptoms last more than a few days .
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The buyout is carried out because the company believes that its product may contain bugs.Abbott spokeswoman Melissa Brotz said in a statement that after small insects were discovered in cans of milk produced in a manufacturing plant in Sturgis, Michigan, decided to recall several products.
Brotz continued that the company has decided to cease all production in the building where errors were found and they are the ones who contacted the Food and Drug Administration to initiate the removal of 8-oz, 12.4 oz and 12.9 oz cans of Similac powder that were sold in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and some countries in the Caribbean, note that the formula of Abbott liquid is not at all part of the recall.
The FDA found that the beetles are found in the cans can can cause discomfort, irritation of the gastrointestinal tract, making the child lose your appetite if swallowed.
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