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DSCP-FTW December 31, 2023 

ALFOODACT 2023-058 

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition Voluntarily Recalls Select Batches of Nutramigen 

Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder Because of Possible Health Risk 

1. REFERENCE: DHA-MSR 6025.01/AR 40-660/ DLAR 6025.01/NAVSUPINST 

10110.8D/AFI 48-161_IP/MCO 10110.38D, DOD Hazardous Food & Nonprescription Drug 

Recall System, 6 September 2018. 

2. COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition (MJN), a producer of 

nutrition products, announced today that it has voluntarily chosen to recall from the U.S. market 

select batches of Nutramigen Powder, a specialty infant formula for the dietary management of 

Cows Milk Allergy (CMA) in 12.6 and 19.8 oz cans, due to a possibility of contamination with 

Cronobacter sakazakii in product sampled outside the U.S. All product in question went through 

extensive testing by MJN and tested negative for the bacteria. 

Cronobacter bacteria can cause severe, life-threatening infections (sepsis) or meningitis (an 

inflammation of the membranes that protect the brain and spine). Symptoms of sepsis and 

meningitis may include poor feeding, irritability, temperature changes, jaundice (yellow skin and 

whites of the eyes), grunting breaths and abnormal movements. Cronobacter infection may also 

cause bowel damage and may spread through the blood to other parts of the body. 

Nutramigen in 12.6 and 19.8 oz containers was manufactured in June 2023 and distributed 

primarily in June, July, and August 2023. Based on the limited availability of the remaining 

stock of this special infant formula, it is believed that much, if not all, of the products recalled in 

the United States have been consumed. There are no reports of illnesses or adverse events to 

date. The products were distributed through retail stores nationwide. The batches in question can 

be identified by the batch code on the bottom of the can. Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition 

manufactured additional products during this finished product campaign and distributed them 

outside of the U.S. Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition will be contacting the regulatory authorities 

in each of those countries to determine the proper disposition of those products. 

We are committed to the highest level of quality and safety, and it is for this reason that we have 

taken this measure. Other testing of the batches in question tested negative for Cronobacter and 

other bacteria. The health and safety of infants is our highest priority. All of our products 
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undergo rigorous and industry-leading quality tests and checks to ensure that they meet or exceed 

all standards set by regulatory bodies, including the World Health Organization and the U.S. 

Food and Drug Administration. It is for this reason that we have confidence in the safety and 

quality of every infant formula we make. 

No other U.S. distributed Nutramigen batches or other Reckitt products are impacted. 

3. PRODUCTS AFFECTED: The products have a UPC Code of 300871239418 or 

300871239456 and “Use By Date” of “1 Jan 2025”. The following recalled product batch codes 

and can size associated with each batch were distributed in the U.S.:

• ZL3FHG (12.6 oz cans) 

• ZL3FMH (12.6 oz cans) 

• ZL3FPE (12.6 oz cans) 

• ZL3FQD (12.6 oz cans) 

• ZL3FRW (19.8 oz cans) 

• ZL3FXJ (12.6 oz cans) 

4. PRODUCT LABELS/PICTURES: 

 
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 5. CONTACT INFORMATION: If parents have any questions, they should consult with 

their pediatrician or contact us at 866-534-9986 24/7 or by email at consumer.relations@rb.com.

6. POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE FINDINGS.

a. Army Veterinary Services and Air Force Public Health Personnel: Report negative and 

positive findings in the Veterinary Service Information Management System (VSIMS) 

Subsistence Recalls application. If you are not in one of these two groups, please use the 

instructions below (paragraphs b-d).

b. Navy: 

1) SHIPS AT SEA: Must report positive and negative findings to supporting Veterinary 

Service unit. Are authorized to destroy or dispose of recalled products utilizing the procedures 

and reporting requirements outlined in NAVSUP P-486 Paragraph 5302 and 6000(4), to include 

completion of a DD Form 200 and Standard Form 364. Procedures for completing the DD Form 

200 are found in NAVSUP P-486 Paragraph 6001. Procedures for completing Standard Form 

364 are found in NAVSUP P-486 Paragraph 5300(2)(c). 

2) SHIPS IN PORT/HOMEPORTED/ASHORE GALLEYS: Supporting Veterinary 

Service unit will conduct inspection and report positive and negative findings in VSIMS 

Subsistence Recalls application. Contact the appropriate DLA Account Manager via Regional 

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) to arrange pickup of recall items. Contact your 

supporting (NAVSUP FLC) for any issues regarding PV Pickup. Proceed with the same guidance 

in the paragraph above. 

c. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Contractors: Report positive and negative findings to 

your Contracting Officer, Contracting Specialist, TVLS, and dscpconssafofc@dla.mil within 72-

hours. Positive Response Information required: (Vendor must provide all the following 

information): 

1) ALFOODACT 202X-XXX 

2) DLA Contract Number: 

3) Unit of Measure:

4) Quantity Currently in Stock: 

5) List of customers that received product AND (a-h) for each customer: 

a) Customer name and location: 

b) DLA Purchase Order Number:

c) Vendor Invoice Number: 

d) Item Stock number (LSN, NSN): 

e) Quantity Shipped: 

f) Date Shipped: 

g) Value of Affected Product: 

h) Amount of credit due: 
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d. AAFES, MWR, NEX, MCCS, DeCA, DLA, dining facilities, and all other agencies,

report your findings in accordance with the procedures outlined by your agency. 

7. If you know of others who need to receive Subsistence Recall messages, click Subscribe (Add 

the following to an email if the link does not work; Subject: Subscribe to Subsistence Recall 

Notifications, Email address: usarmy.jbsa.medcom.mbx.medcom-vsims@health.mil). If you no 

longer need to receive Subsistence Recall messages, click Unsubscribe (Add the following to an 

email if the link does not work; Subject: Unsubscribe from Subsistence Recall Notifications, 

Email address: usarmy.jbsa.medcom.mbx.medcom-vsims@health.mil).

8. Previous recalls are available on the DLA-TS Food Safety Office website: 

https://www.dla.mil/TroopSupport/Subsistence/FoodSafety/fso/ALFOODACT/. 

9. Point of contact for ALFOODACT messages is the undersigned at commercial telephone 215-

737-0329/DSN: 312-444-0329, or dscpconssafofc@dla.mil. 

 

LORENZO D. LEWIS JR.

Chief Warrant Officer Two, U.S. Army 

Consumer Safety Officer