Abbott Nutrition Voluntarily Recalls Certain Similac® Brand Powder Infant Formulas in the United States That Did Not Meet Its Quality Standards

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is closely following an investigation by U.S. authorities into possible contamination of Similac® Brand Powder Infant Formulas by beetles in the United States. The CFIA is not aware of any product being imported into Canada. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product in Canada. The CFIA is working closely with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on this matter.

The US FDA have issued the following press release:
"Abbott is initiating a proactive, voluntary recall of certain Similac-brand, powder infant formulas in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam and some countries in the Caribbean. Abbott is recalling these products following an internal quality review, which detected the remote possibility of the presence of a small common beetle in the product produced in one production area in a single manufacturing facility. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that while the formula containing these beetles poses no immediate health risk, there is a possibility that infants who consume formula containing the beetles or their larvae, could experience symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort and refusal to eat as a result of small insect parts irritating the GI tract. If these symptoms persist for more than a few days, a physician should be consulted. The recall of these powder infant formulas includes: Certain Similac powder product lines offered in plastic containers. Certain Similac powder product lines offered in sizes such as 8-ounce, 12.4-ounce and 12.9-ounce cans". Follow the link to read the full press release.

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