Abbott initiated a proactive, voluntary recall of powder formulas manufactured in Sturgis, Michigan due to contaminants related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport.
A temporary list of Gerber and Mead Johnson non-contract standard formulas are ready to issue to WIC families beginning Monday, February 28. Please reach out to your local WIC clinic for direction on formula replacement if a therapeutic one is currently being used such as Alimentum.
- Please do not feed your baby the recalled formula, dilute it or create a homemade formula.
- Please do not discard the formula and instead return recalled formula to the store.
As store policy allows, this may include an identical exchange of non-recalled formula, a gift card, store credit, or a store refund in cash. During the recall, WIC families can accept a gift card, store credit, or a store refund in cash. Caregivers should go to the Customer Service desk to return the formula. If further questions arise, do not hesitate to reach out to your local WIC clinic staff for direction.”