Recall of Infant Formula and Garvi Gujarat Tam Tam Noodles

1. Abbott is initiating a proactive, voluntary recall of certain Similac-brand, powder infant formulas in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam and some countries in the Caribbean.

Abbott is recalling these products 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 United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 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. If these symptoms persist for more than a few days, a physician should be consulted.

The recall of these powder infant formulas includes:

Certain Similac powder product lines offered in plastic containers.

Certain Similac powder product lines offered in sizes such as 8-ounce, 12.4-ounce and 12.9-ounce cans.

To immediately find out if the product in your possession is included in this recall, parents and caregivers should visit www.similac.com/recall9, and type in their lot number to determine if their product is affected, or call (800) 986-8850.

No Abbott liquid infant formulas are impacted. Products 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 CareT Alimentum®, Elecare®, Similac Expert CareT Neosure®, Similac® Human Milk Fortifier, and metabolic formulas for inherited disorders.

About the Recall

The company is implementing a plan to address this matter in the affected manufacturing facility, which is expected to be completed shortly. No other facilities or products are involved in this recall.
Abbott has consulted with the U.S. FDA regarding this recall.

Information for Parents and Caregivers

Products with affected lot numbers should be returned to Abbott at no cost to the consumer.
Parents and caregivers can go to www.similac.com/recall10 or call Abbott's consumer hotline, (800) 986-8850, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Both the website and the consumer hotline have specific details on how to complete the return process.

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2. House of Spices in Flushing, NY, is recalling all 10 oz. packages of Garvi Gujarat brand Tam Tam (STAR NOODLES) because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The recalled Garvi Gujarat brand Tam Tam (STAR NOODLES) were sold nationwide in retail stores.

Garvi Gujarat brand Tam Tam (STAR NOODLES), Product of India, is packaged in a 10 oz. flexible plastic bag marked with UPC # 7 23246 22347 6 on the back and no other coding.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered by the State of Connecticut through sampling and analysis that the product contains peanuts but the packaging did not reveal the presence of peanuts. House of Spice has notified the foreign manufacturer of the problem. Sales of the product have been suspended until FDA and the company is certain that the product is properly labeled.

Consumers who have purchased Garvi Gujarat brand Tam Tam (STAR NOODLES) are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact George Assar at 718-507-4900 ext. 238 Mon-Fri from 9 am to 5:30 pm EDT.