RECALL NOTICE: Abbott brand Calcilo XD Powder recalled due to rancidity and off-colour

Hi Everyone,

This is a recall item for a non-Costco product, but since I know there are a lot of mom’s on this blog, I wanted to make sure I spread the word. I don’t want any little ones getting sick. Apparently, there have already been some reported illness regarding this product. The once concerning thing about this recall is that it states:

“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.”

So please inspect your formula (any brand) before you give it to your little ones. The recall affects the following provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan.

You can read the full text of the recall here: https://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2019-09-13/eng/1568425849063/1568425849551#r01

Recall details

Ottawa, September 13, 2019 – Abbott Laboratories is recalling Abbott brand Calcilo XD powder from the marketplace due to rancidity and off-colour. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

Recalled products

Brand Name	Common Name	Size	UPC	Code(s) on Product
Abbott	Calcilo XD Powder	375 g	0 70074 53329 2	79696K80

What you should do

Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.

Food that is rancid, has an unusual odour or smells ‘off’ should not be consumed. Consumption of rancid food may cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Background

This recall was triggered by the company. 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 the recalled product from the marketplace.