What to know about latest baby formula recall: How to get a refund

What to know about latest baby formula recall: How to get a refund

The Alabama Department of Public Health is notifying users in the Women, Infants, and Children program, known as WIC, about a recall of a type of infant formula.

Mead Johnson Nutrition has issued a voluntary recall of Enfamil ProSobee 12.9 oz. Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula manufactured by Reckitt due to a health risk due to the possibility of cross-contamination with by Cronobacter sakazakii.

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The recall includes two batches of approximately 145,000 cans of 12.9 oz. powdered formula manufactured between August and September 2022. These products were distributed through retail stores in the United States, Guam and Puerto Rico. No illnesses have been reported and no other ProSobee or other Mead Johnson Nutrition products are included in the recall.

All of the products have tested negative for the bacteria and no adverse reactions have been reported but the company said it conducting the recall out of “an abundance of caution.”

The recalled batches have 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″

Consumers with the recalled product are asked to call the Mead Johnson Nutrition customer service number at 1-800-479-0551 or email [email protected] to receive a replacement or refund.

WIC participants can follow the same return process by contacting Mead directly. WIC beneficiaries who have immediate formula needs should contact their local WIC clinic or the State WIC Office at 1-888-942-4673.