145K Cans Of Baby Formula Recalled Over Cronobacter Concerns

Two batches of plant-based infant formula have been recalled out of an abundance of caution due to a possible cronobacter cross-contamination, Reckitt, the company that manufactures the product, announced in a news release Monday.

The recall affects about 145,000 cans of ProSobee 12.9 oz. Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula, which were sold in retail stores nationwide. The distributed products went through extensive testing and tested negative for Cronobacter sakazakii contamination and no illnesses were reported as of Monday, the company said.

The recalled formula was manufactured between August 2022 and September 2022.

Recalled product batches are ZL2HZF and ZL2HZZ both with a UPC Code of 300871214415 and a use-by date of March 1 2024, which can be found at the bottom of the can.

Anyone who bought an affected can should throw away or return the product to its place of purchase for a total refund, Reckitt said. You can also contact the company at 800-479-0551 or by email at consumer.relations@rb.com.

"After a thorough investigation, we have identified the root cause, which was linked to a material from a third party," Reckitt said in the statement. "We have taken all appropriate corrective actions, including no longer sourcing this material from the supplier."

In 2022, the baby formula recall initiated by Abbott over possible cronobacter contamination created a nationwide shortage.