If you use infant formula, listen up. There has been a recall on infant formula and the WIC program is informing the public what they need to do. Abbott Nutrition announced a voluntary recall of infant powdered formula manufactured at their Sturgis facility in Michigan, including Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare, due to consumer complaints related to issues such as Salmonella. The FDA is advising consumers not to use Similac, Alimentum, or Elecare powdered infant formulas if the following is included in the product’s lot number: The first two digits of the code are 22 through 37, the code on the container contains K8, SH or Z2, and the expiration date is 4-1-2022 (APR 2022) or later. This is a targeted recall and does not affect all products. Parents and caregivers of infants who have used these products and have concerns about the health of their child should contact the child’s health care provider. Those who have purchased recalled product may attempt to return it to the store for exchange of the SAME product with an unaffected lot number if the store has any in stock. The stores cannot exchange for a refund or alternate product. Do not, however, return the formula to your WIC clinic or throw it away as there may be an opportunity later to return for a replacement product. For more information, visit wic.utah.gov and read the announcement on the formula recall.
