Updated May 15 to include information about recalled product that was distributed. Gerber Good Start SoothePro infant formula has been recalled for potential Cronobacter. Consumers who have purchased this product should not use it as Cronobacter can cause severe illness and death in infants. Perrigo Company of Dublin, Ireland, Gerber’s parent company, issued the recall on March 17.
On May 15, there was an announcement that recalled product was distributed to stores after the recall.
The recalled formula was manufactured at the company’s plant in Eau Claire, WI from January 02, 2023, to January 18, 2023.
In infants, symptoms of a Cronobacter infection include poor feeding, grunting breaths, irritability, temperature changes, abnormal movements, and yellowing of the skin or eyes. If your infant displays these symptoms, seek immediate medical care.
Gerber Good Start Cronobacter Recall
The recall includes three sizes 12.4 oz., 30.6 oz, and 19.4 oz. They have the following product codes and “best by” dates.
Gerber Good Start SootheProTM 12.4 oz
- 300357651Z – USE BY 04JUL2024
- 300457651Z – USE BY 05JUL2024
- 300557651Z – USE BY 06JUL2024
- 300557652Z – USE BY 06JUL2024
- 300757651Z – USE BY 08JUL2024
- 300857651Z – USE BY 09JUL2024
- 301057651Z – USE BY 11JUL2024
- 301057652Z – USE BY 11JUL2024
- 301157651Z – USE BY 12JUL2024
Gerber Good Start SootheProTM 30.6 oz
- 301357652Z – USE BY 14JUL2024
- 301457652Z – USE BY 15JUL2024
- 301557651Z – USE BY 16JUL2024
Gerber Good Start SootheProTM 19.4 oz
- 301557652Z – USE BY 16JUL2024I