One illness has been reported associated with some Abbott Two Cal brand and Abbott Promote brand formulated liquid diet products in Canada. Those products are now subject to a recall. The products were sold nationwide at the retail level.
This recall was triggered by consumer complaints. One illness has been reported to public health officials. The recall notice did not state what strain of bacteria may be in those products, and also did not state if any testing of the products has revealed the possible pathogen.
The recalled products include Abbott Promote High-Protein Liquid Nutrition – Vanilla Flavor in 235 ml bottles. The code on the product is L84417RA0 xxxx (xxxx=time code) 2019JA1 and the UPC number is 0 55325 20170 0. Also recalled is Abbott Two Cal HN Complete, Balanced Nutrition – Vanilla in 235 ml bottles. The code on that product is L85559RA0 xxxx
(xxxx=time code) 2019FE1 and the UPC number is 0 55325 20799 3. Finally, Abbott Two Cal HN in Complete, Balanced Nutrition – Vanilla, in 235 ml bottles is recalled. The code on that product is L87139RA0 xxxx
(xxxx=time code) 2019AL1 and the UPC number is 0 55325 20799 3.
If you have consumed these products and have been sick with the symptoms of food poisoning, which can include nausea, vomiting, fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea, see your doctor. Check to see if you have these recalled products in your home.
If you have bought them, throw them away in a sealed or double bagged package and put them into a secure garbage can with a lid. You can also return these products to the store where you purchased them for a refund.
