Following Mead Johnson Nutrition’s voluntary recall of two batches of infant formula, the Alabama Department of Public Health is notifying WIC recipients who may have received the product.

WIC recipients who are in immediate need of formula because of the recall can contact their local WIC clinic or the state WIC office at 1-888-942-4673.

Two batches, or 145,000 cans of Enfamil ProSobee 12.9 oz. Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula were voluntarily recalled due to possible contamination with the bacteria Cronobacter sakazakii. The batches were manufactured by Reckitt in August and September 2022.

The bacteria lives in very dry places. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say infections are rare, they can be deadly in infants and serious for other individuals. Cronobacter sakazakii can cause bloodstream infections and meningitis. The CDC said it typically receives between two and four reports of illness from the bacteria each year.

Mead Johnson Nutrition reported that all the products have tested negative for the bacteria and no adverse reactions have been reported. They also conducted an investigation and claimed to identify the root cause, which they said was third-party material. The company said they are no longer souring that material from the supplier, and that the recall was out of an abundance of caution.

Whether they participate in WIC or not, anyone using the formula can contact the Mead Johnson Nutrition customer service number at 1-800-479-0551 or email [email protected]. The company encouraged those using the formula to discard it.

Products involved in the recall can be identified with the following information found on the bottom of the can:

• Product: Enfamil ProSobee Powder, 12.9 oz Can
• Global Batch Codes: ZL2HZF and ZL2HZZ
• Universal Product Code: 300871214415
• Expiration: “Use By Date” of “1 Mar 2024″

ADPH said all WIC providers will remove potentially affected cans. Parents and caregivers who are worried about the health of their children due to the use of the formula are encouraged to contact their health care provider.