Abbott recalls certain Similac-brand powder infant formulas

The recall has been initiated by Abbott 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 US Food and Drug Administration 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.

Some of the Similac powder product lines offered in plastic containers and in sizes such as 8-ounce, 12.4-ounce and 12.9-ounce cans are included in those powder infant formulas planned for recall.

Abbott informed that the products that are not involved in the recall include all Abbott Nutrition liquid ready-to-feed and concentrated infant formulas and all powder and liquid specialty formulas, such as Similac Expert Care Alimentum, Elecare, Similac Expert Care Neosure, Similac Human Milk Fortifier, and metabolic formulas for inherited disorders and liquid infant formulas.