> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.foodconsumer.org/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Infant formula recall - update - URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/infant-formula-recall-update/ - Published: 2010-09-26T17:11:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-22T15:43:20.000Z - Description: The FDA says Abbott's recall now covers about 5 million containers of Similac powdered formula, including Isomil and Go & Grow, over possible beetle and larvae contamination. The agency sees no immediate risk but tells parents to seek care if babies get an upset stomach or refuse food. - Author: Food Consumer - Tags: Nutrition, Milk, Breastfeeding, Infant Formula, #vivvo-import The Food and Drug Administration has just updated the recall of infant formulas by Abbott saying on its website that the recall affects about 5 million containers of the company's Similac - brand powdered infant formulas including Isomil and Go& Grow. Abbott issued the voluntary recall last week for millions of infant formulas because of possible contamination of insect pieces, that is, beetles and their larvae. The FDA says that the contaminant would not pose any immediate risk for infants, but it advises parents to seek medical attention if their babies experience irritation in the stomach or if they refuse foods. Insect pieces in the infant formulas can find their way into the gastrointestinal tract, causing babies to have an upset stomach or to refuse food. The recall affects both milk and soy based formulas distributed in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and some Caribbean nations, Abbott says on its press release about the recall. The federal government's Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) health and nutrition program also distributes at least 12 of the recalled infant formulas, the FDA reports. The food regulator advises consumers to check if the formulas they have purchased are affected by the recall. The first thing they need to do is check out the product lot number based on which, they can check the database hosted either on the FDA's website at [http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/infantformula/index.cfm#InfantFormula](http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/infantformula/index.cfm?ref=foodconsumer.org#InfantFormula) or the manufacturer's website at [http://www.similac.com/recall/lookup.aspx](http://www.similac.com/recall/lookup.aspx?ref=foodconsumer.org). Or simply call Abbott at 800 986-8850, 24 hours a day Monday through Friday. The following products are affected by the recall: Infant Formula Products Go & Grow Milk EarlyShield Powder Go & Grow Milk Powder Go & Grow Milk with EarlyShield Go & Grow Soy EarlyShield Powder Go & Grow Soy Powder Isomil Advance EarlyShield Powder Isomil Advance Powder Isomil Powder Similac Advance EarlyShield Powder Similac Advance EarlyShield Powder Can Similac Advance EarlyShield Powder Luxor Similac Advance Iron Powder Lcp Similac Advance LCP with Iron Powder Similac Advance Powder Similac Advance Powder Luxor Similac Go & Grow Powder W/Lcps Similac Go & Grow Soy Powder Luxor Similac Go & Grow Soy W/lcps Powder Similac Organic Powder Similac Organic Powder Luxor Similac Sensitive EarlyShield Powder Similac Sensitive Powder Luxor Similac Sensitive R.S. Powder Similac Sensitive Sales Swi Advance Powder-Wic Abbott says that the recall does not affect any Abbott liquid infant formulas, including all Abbott Nutrition liquid ready-to-feed and concentrated infant formulas and all powder and liquid specialty formulas, such as Similac Expert Care™ Alimentum®, Elecare ®, Similac Expert Care™ Neosure ®, Similac® Human Milk Fortifier, and metabolic formulas for inherited disorders. The FDA does not have authority to approve or disapprove an infant formula. But it does require all infant formulas meet certain nutrition standards. Here are a few things parents need to know about infant formulas \* Infant formulas offer more nutrients than the standards to meet the nutrition needs of infants. The FDA says infants fed infant formulas do not need additional nutrients unless they are being fed a low-iron formula. \* Babies need to use an infant formula with about 12 milligrams of iron per liter. If they use a low iron formula, they need a supplemental source of iron, particularly if they are older than 4 months. \*. Whole cow's milk is not adequate nutritionwise for infants, defined as babies youpnger than 12 months old. Cow milk contains little iron. Another problem with cow milk is that it can cause irritation of the bowel in infants younger than 6 months leading a small loss of blood, the FDA says. It is also observed that cow-milk based infant formulas can cause some problems like constipation as well. Jimmy Downs and editing by Rachel Stockton