Abbott Recalls 300,000 Bottles of Similac Baby Formula

About 300,000 bottles of Similac infant formula are under recall because they may not contain enough vitamin C, according to a news release from Abbott, the formula maker. The bottles are missing a special layer that keeps air out of the bottle, according to the release. When oxygen is in contact with the formula, the vitamin C content is reduced over time. Vitamin C deficiency can develop in infants in a fairly short time, only two to four weeks, so parents are urged to check the lot numbers to see if their child's formula is affected by the recall. About 100,000 32-ounce plastic bottles of Similac Alimentum Advance liquid formula and approximately 200,000 bottles of Similac Advance with Iron are under recall. Contact Abbott's Ross Products Division at 800-624-3412 with questions.