Baby milk formula sold in high street chemists urgently recalled over salmonella fears

PARENTS have been warned not to feed their babies certain infant formulas over fears they are contaminated with salmonella.

Manufacturer Abbott has issued an urgent recall for the products which could cause serious illness and are being investigated in relation to the death of a baby in the US.

Various batches of Elecare Similac and Alimentum Similac infant formula powder are impacted, and are also being tested for Cronobacter sakazakii.

Both products are used for special medical purposes for babies, such as a cows milk allergy, and are usually only available with a prescription.

Salmonella can cause serious food poisoning, with symptoms including vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach cramps and a fever.

A Coronobacter infection can also cause illness.

The products have already been recalled in the US, although Abbott says no distributed batches have tested positive for the bacteria.

Now the UK's Food Standards Agency has published an urgent recall notice.

"Abbott has taken the precautionary step of recalling various batches of Elecare Similac and Alimentum Similac infant formula powders because they might contain Salmonella," it said.

"Both products are foods used for special medical purposes for infants, ordinarily to be used under medical supervision."

Customers should not use the formula and instead return the products to the store or chemist where it was purchased for a full refund.

If you have additional questions, contact Abbott on 01795 580303.

An Abbott spokeswoman said: "We value the trust parents place in us for high quality and safe nutrition and we’ll do whatever it takes to keep that trust and resolve this situation.

"At Abbott, our first priority is the health and safety of our customers. The voluntary recall only impacts Alimentum and EleCare in the UK.

"No other Abbott nutrition products – or Similac products – distributed in the UK are affected."

Which products have been recalled?

Elecare Similac 400g

• Batch code 28130Z202
  Best before October 2022
• Batch code 29266Z20
  Best before December 2022
• Batch code 30374Z20
  Best before December 2022
• Batch code 32422Z21
  Best before February 2023

Alimentum Similac 400g

• Batch code 22333Z26
  Best before October 2022
• Batch code 23443Z26
  Best before November 2022
• Batch code 30283Z26
  Best before June 2023
• Batch code 30281Z260
  Best before June 2023
• Batch code 31410Z20
  Best before July 2023
• Batch code 31411Z200
  Best before July 2023
• Batch code 31410Z20
  Best before August 2023
• Batch code 33688Z20
  Best before September 2023
• Batch code 32431Z20
  Best before October 2023
• Batch code 34929Z20
  Best before October 2023
• Batch code 35030Z20
  Best before November 2023
• Batch code 25550Z26
  Best before January 2023
• Batch code 25564Z26
  Best before January 2023
• Batch code 26867Z26
  Best before February 2023
• Batch code 27936Z26
  Best before March 2023
• Batch code 27937Z26
  Best before March 2023
• Batch code 28123Z26
  Best before April 2023
• Batch code 29210Z20
  Best before May 2023
• Batch code 29280Z26
  Best before May 2023

Pork scratching manufacturer Fresher Foods was forced to recall its savoury snack due to salmonella fears.

It's was second recall from the company this month, as just weeks ago it issued a warning over some batches.

Supermarkets had to recall 18 pastry items last month after they were contaminated with the bacteria.