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DSCP-FTW February 20, 2023 

ALFOODACT 2023-010 

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: Reckitt Recalls Two Batches of Prosobee 12.9 oz Simply Plant Based Infant 

Formula 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, a producer of nutrition products, announced 

today that, out of an abundance of caution, it has chosen to voluntarily recall two (2) select 

batches of ProSobee 12.9 oz. Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula due to a possibility of crosscontamination with Cronobacter sakazakii. All product distributed went through extensive 

testing and tested negative for the bacteria.

ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula in 12.9 oz containers was manufactured between 

August 2022 and September 2022. The products were distributed through retail stores 

nationwide in the U.S., Guam, and Puerto Rico. The batches in question can be identified by the 

number on the bottom of the can. Recalled product batches are ZL2HZF and ZL2HZZ both with 

a UPC Code of 300871214415 and a “Use By Date” of “1 Mar 2024.” The recall involves 

approximately 145,000 cans. 

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. 

3. PRODUCTS AFFECTED: ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula in 12.9 oz 

containers was manufactured between August 2022 and September 2022. Recalled product 

batches are ZL2HZF and ZL2HZZ both with a UPC Code of 300871214415 and a Use By Date 

of 1 Mar 2024. 
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4. PRODUCT LABELS/PICTURES:
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5. CONTACT INFORMATION: No illnesses or adverse events have been reported. If parents 

have any questions, they should consult with their pediatrician or contact us at 1-800-479-0551 

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 2021-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. If 

you no longer need to receive Subsistence Recall messages, click Unsubscribe. 

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 

Quality Assurance Officer