PRODUCT RECALL: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
As your partner in nutrition, we take the quality of our formulas very seriously and are committed to putting safety first.
- Do not use product included in this recall.
- Do not throw away product.
- Talk with your child's healthcare provider to determine an alternate formula to meet their needs at this time.
- Visit similacrecall.com to enter your lot number and confirm your product is included in this recall.
- Then, follow the instructions on similacrecall.com to request your refund or replacement.
- If you purchased EleCare® at retail, return your product to that retailer for a refund, replacement, or store credit.
We regret the frustration or concern caused by our voluntary recall. We are committed to getting product back to infants and children.
References:
1. Sicherer SH, Noone SA, Koerner CB, et al. Hypoallergenicity and efficacy of an amino acid-based formula in children with cow’s milk and multiple food hypersensitivities. J Pediatr 2001;138:688-693.
2. Borschel MW, Ziegler EE, Wedig RT, Oliver JS. Growth of healthy term infants fed an extensively hydrolyzed casein-based or free amino acid-based infant formula: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial. Clin Pediatr. 2013;52(10):910-917.
