From My Inbox-Similac Recall

With the latest developments with Tillman's feeding and the possibility of needing to supplement.  My interest was peaked to the Similac Recall mainly because I had just received a sample box of two cans.  Sure enough, yesterday I looked both up on the recall, and one has been recalled.  I filled out the information on the Similac website last night, so I am waiting for a FedEx shipping label.  Abbott Labs want all effect containers back to get a refund.  It sounds like a waste of money for Abbott to do this, but that is just me!  I am sure there is a reason.

Here's an email I got this morning from Abbott Labs about the recall.  If you use Similac, it is probably good to check your cans.  The website was VERY SLOW yesterday and was stalling out when I tried to put information in.  May have to try a few times to get through. 

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Dear Meredith,

We take our product quality and safety responsibilities very seriously. As such, we have initiated a proactive, voluntary recall of certain Similac®-brand, powder infant formulas that did not meet our quality standards.

We are 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. Please be assured that the U.S. 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.

Our first and foremost responsibility is to provide the highest quality product for your baby. We are working to resolve this matter quickly and thoroughly.

The recall of these powder infant formulas includes:
Certain Similac product lines offered in plastic containers.
Certain Similac product lines offered in 8-ounce sample cans, 12.4-ounce and 12.9-ounce cans.
To immediately find out if the product in your possession is included in this recall please visit www.similac.com/recall. Once at the site, type in the lot number to determine if your product is affected. If your product is affected, links on the website will provide specific information on next steps. You can call (800) 986-8850 24-hours a day, 7-days a week to speak to an Abbott Consumer Relations representative, as well.
Please also see the link below to find an alternative of your Similac product not impacted by this recall.
Throughout this recall, our primary concern continues to be the safety of those who use our products.
We are committed to ensuring that every product we sell is manufactured to the highest level of quality. We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this issue may cause you.

Sincerely,
Scott White, Senior Vice President, U.S. Nutrition, Abbott