AAFES RECALL NO.
06-030 |
| DISTRIBUTION: WORLDWIDE Abbott Healthcare Co. of Columbus, OH is voluntarily recalling approximately 200,000 Similac Advance with Iron liquid ready-to-feed infant formula (stock Code #55961 Lots #40177RH and #40172RH, use-by 1 November 2007 – printed on the back of the bottle) because some of the bottles from these lots may not contain as much vitamin C as indicated on the label. Abbott discovered this problem as a result of consumer complaints for an unusually dark formula color. This problem is due to an isolated bottle defect, which has been corrected by the third-party supplier of the bottles. No serious medical complaints have been reported. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient needed for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of the body. Vitamin C deficiency symptoms could appear in infants if dietary in-take is inadequate for more than two to four weeks. Symptoms of early vitamin C deficiency include increased irritability with generalized tenderness. It is highly unlikely that an infant will be fed affected bottles of the recalled formula exclusively for a long enough period of time to cause vitamin C deficiency symptoms. However, if parents or caregivers have any questions about their baby's health, they should contact their health care provider. No other liquid or powder infant formula products are involved with this recall. These infant formula lots were distributed between May 18, 2006, and September 5, 2006, in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam. AAFES distributed the product to all facilities. Consumers who have purchased any of the specific lots mentioned above should contact Abbott’s Ross Products Division at 1-800-624-3412. Abbott will replace product from these lots free of charge. Home
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