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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- May 30, 2008 -- Abbott today announced
a voluntary worldwide recall of two lots of Calcilo XD® Low-Calcium/Vitamin
D-Free Infant Formula with Iron powder in 14.1-ounce cans (400g). Only 14.1-ounce
(400g) cans are involved in this action. Calcilo XD® is a low-calcium and
vitamin D-free infant formula that is specifically designed for the nutrition
support of infants and children with hypercalcemia (high calcium in blood).
It is only available by special order.
Abbott is voluntarily recalling two lots of product because small amounts
of air may have entered the can, resulting in product oxidation. A common sign
of oxidation is an off aroma. The problem is isolated to these two lots of
Calcilo XD Powder in 14.1-ounce (400g) cans.
Consumption of highly oxidized foods can cause gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms
such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. If parents have questions or concerns
they should contact a health care professional.
The recall is limited to Calcilo XD in 14.1-ounce (400g) cans, with stock
code number 00378 and with lot numbers 39973RB or 47239RB6 printed on the bottom
of the cans. No other Calcilo XD powdered infant formulas are affected.
The two lots were distributed in the United States, Canada, Malaysia, Korea
and Bahrain, between 06/06/06 and 04/17/08. Consumers who purchased Calcilo
XD® Low-Calcium/Vitamin D-Free Infant Formula with Iron powder from either
of the two lots mentioned above should contact Abbott Nutrition at 1-800-638-6493.
Abbott is working with its distribution partners and the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration to execute this recall.