On Saturday December 30th, 2023, Reckitt and Mead Johnson Nutrition issued a voluntary recall of over 675,000 cans of Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula after out of country testing led to concerns of Cronobacter sakazakii contamination. This is same contamination shut down Abbott’s Sturgis, Michigan plant following the death of an infant in 2022. At this time, only the 12.6 and 19.8 ounce cans made in June of 2023 are included in the recall. Check the bottom of the can for the below batch codes to see if it is still safe to use. All other Nutramigen and/or Enfamil liquid formulas and nutrition products are not impacted and are still clear for consumption.
Regulatory Batch Code | Can UPC/SKU | Can Size | Use By Date |
ZL3FHG | 300871239418 | 12.6 oz can | 1 Jan 2025 |
ZL3FMH | 300871239418 | 12.6 oz can | 1 Jan 2025 |
ZL3FPE | 300871239418 | 12.6 oz can | 1 Jan 2025 |
ZL3FQD | 300871239418 | 12.6 oz can | 1 Jan 2025 |
ZL3FRW | 300871239456 | 19.8 oz can | 1 Jan 2025 |
ZL3FXJ | 300871239418 | 12.6 oz can | 1 Jan 2025 |
You can read more about this story here: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/family/story/657000-infant-formula-cans-recalled-potential-bacteria-contamination-106029711