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Food Recall Warning - Certain Abbott Two Cal brand and Abbott Promote brand formulated liquid diet products recalled due to possible bacterial contamination
- Recall date:
- September 23, 2018
- Reason for recall:
- Microbiological - Other
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Company / Firm:
- Abbott Nutrition
- Distribution:
- National
- Extent of the distribution:
- Retail
- Reference number:
- 12494
Recall details
Ottawa, September 23, 2018 - Abbott Nutrition is recalling certain Abbott Two Cal brand and Abbott Promote brand formulated liquid diet products from the marketplace due to possible bacterial contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
Recalled products
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | UPC | Code(s) on Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Promote | High-Protein Liquid Nutrition - Vanilla Flavour | 235 mL | 0 55325 20170 0 | L84417RA0 xxxx (xxxx=time code) 2019JA1 |
| Abbott Two Cal HN | Complete, Balanced Nutrition - Vanilla | 235 mL | 0 55325 20799 3 | L85559RA0 xxxx (xxxx=time code) 2019FE1 |
| Abbott Two Cal HN | Complete, Balanced Nutrition - Vanilla | 235 mL | 0 55325 20799 3 | L87139RA0 xxxx (xxxx=time code) 2019AL1 |
What you should do
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
Background
This recall was triggered by consumer complaints. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace.
Illnesses
There has been one reported illness associated with the consumption of these products.
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Public enquiries and media
- Public enquiries
- Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca - Media relations
- Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca
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