Similac® Alimentum® Hypoallergenic Infant Formula was recalled after 4 babies were infected with Cronobacter bacteria, including one baby who died.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Alimentum induced injury cases in all 50 states. If your baby had an infection from Alimentum formula, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Baby Formula Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
What is Alimentum?
Similac® Alimentum® Hypoallergenic Infant Formula is a powdered baby formula that is manufactured by Abbott Laboratories. It is mostly used in babies who have a cow’s milk protein allergy.
Alimentum Baby Formula Recall
In February 2022, a recall was issued for powdered formulas — including Similac, Alimentum and EleCare — that were manufactured at a facility in Sturgis, Michigan, after the products were linked to a deadly outbreak of infections in babies.
Full List of Recalled Alimentum Baby Formula Products
The following products are included in the recall if they have all three items below:
- the first two digits of the code are 22 through 37 and
- the code on the container contains K8, SH, or Z2, and
- the expiration date is 4-1-2022 (APR 2022) or later
Alimentum Products
Abbott Infant Formula Powder
Abbott Similac Alimentum
Abbott Similac Alimentum Allergies & Colic Hypoallergenic Infant Formula
Abbott Similac Alimentum with 2′-FL HMO
Abbott Similac Alimentum Eye Q Plus
Abbott Similac Alimentum HMO
Abbott Alimentum HMO
Abbott Similac Alimentum infant formula
Abbott Similac Alimentum Infant Formula with Iron
Abbott Similac Alimentum Toddler Drink
Four Babies Infected in Deadly Outbreak Linked to Baby Formula
At least 4 babies who were fed Similac, Alimentum or EleCare had to be hospitalized after they were infected with Cronobacter. One baby died after being infected with Cronobacter, according to the FDA Safety Warning.
The babies became sick from September 6, 2021 to December 18, 2021. The illnesses were reported in Minnesota (1), Ohio (1), and Texas (2).
How To Identify Recalled Baby Formula
The recall involves all powdered baby formula made in this facility with an expiration of April 1, 2022, or later. The bottom of the containers are labeled with a multi-digit code that starts with the first two digits 22 through 37, and also contains K8, SH, or Z2.
What Happened?
The baby formulas were recalled after 4 consumer complaints of babies who were infected with a bacteria — Cronobacter sakazakii.
When Abbott investigated the complaints, they found the dangerous bacteria in the Strugis facility where the baby formula was made:
“During testing in our Sturgis, Mich., facility, we found evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the plant in non-product contact areas. We found no evidence of Salmonella Newport. This investigation is ongoing.”
What is Cronobacter?
Cronobacter sakazakii is a bacteria that cause a severe, life-threatening infection in young infants, including meningitis, sepsis, and necrotizing enterocolitis.
The symptoms of a Cronobacter infection in a baby may include:
- Fever
- Very low energy
- Poor feeding
- Irritability
- Temperature changes
- Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes)
- Grunting breaths
- Abnormal movements
- Seizures
- Brain damage
- Intestinal damage
Necrotizing Enterocolitis Lawsuits
Abbott Laboratories is already facing lawsuits involving premature babies who developed Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) after being fed infant formula.
NEC is a life-threatening intestinal side effect that is far more likely when premature babies are fed formula instead of breastmilk. In the past, powdered milk formula has been linked to deadly outbreaks of NEC in neonatal intensive care units, with tests confirming that the babies were infected with Cronobacter sakazakii (formerly called Enterobacter sakazakii).
Do I have an Alimentum Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Alimentum induced injury cases in all 50 states. If your baby had an infection from Alimentum formula, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Baby Formula Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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