_Incident · Recall_

# Abbott voluntary recall of powdered infant formula from Sturgis Michigan facility

Canonical ID: `57b186b6-391f-4be3-a10c-28481e1040cd`

- **Occurred:** 2022-02-17
- **Kind:** `recall`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Deployment:** [Lingo at Global](/deployments/abbott-lingo-global-aggregate.md) (id: `3a0f3688-2c6c-482c-b8b3-a0cd05d4c12d`)
- **Model:** [Lingo](/models/abbott-lingo.md) (id: `1c39a110-f475-4bbe-a687-83ca13024421`)
- **Company:** [Abbott](/companies/abbott.md) (id: `9c75b380-8657-4f59-ba05-55e438eea7a9`)
- **Location:** [Global](/locations/global.md) (id: `6753d6b9-d63f-41f8-b672-4d80bdb4dd82`)
- **Category:** [Biometric wearables](/biometric-wearables)

[Abbott](/companies/abbott.md) voluntarily recalled certain powdered infant formula products from its Sturgis, Michigan facility after FDA inspection prompted by consumer complaints and a whistleblower complaint alleging safety concerns. The recall was linked to Cronobacter sakazakii infections in infants, leading to production cessation and a nationwide infant formula shortage.

## Sources (1)

1. https://oig.hhs.gov/reports/all/2024/the-food-and-drug-administrations-inspection-and-recall-process-should-be-improved-to-ensure-the-safety-of-the-infant-formula-supply/ · 2024-06-10

## Status history

- **resolved** · 2022-08-01
    - Production resumed after facility upgrade and FDA approval

## Common questions

### What happened in Abbott voluntary recall of powdered infant formula from Sturgis Michigan facility?

Abbott voluntarily recalled certain powdered infant formula products from its Sturgis, Michigan facility after FDA inspection prompted by consumer complaints and a whistleblower complaint alleging safety concerns. The recall was linked to Cronobacter sakazakii infections in infants, leading to production cessation and a nationwide infant formula shortage.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on February 17, 2022 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

### What robot was involved in Abbott voluntary recall of powdered infant formula from Sturgis Michigan facility?

Lingo by Abbott is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Global.

### Has anyone responded to Abbott voluntary recall of powdered infant formula from Sturgis Michigan facility?

No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.

### What is the current status of Abbott voluntary recall of powdered infant formula from Sturgis Michigan facility?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.


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