Canada is NOT Affected by Similac® Powder Recall in the United States

MONTREAL, Sept. 22 /CNW Telbec/ - Consumers in Canada should be assured that no products distributed locally by Abbott Nutrition are affected by the recent proactive, voluntary recall of some Abbott Nutrition products in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and some countries in the Caribbean.

"Parents and consumers can be assured that the products distributed by Abbott Nutrition in Canada are unaffected by the recall and of the same high quality and integrity as the products they know and trust," said Richard Bond General Manager, Abbott Nutrition, Canada.

Abbott initiated a voluntary, proactive recall of certain products as a precautionary measure in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and some countries in the Caribbean due to a situation that was isolated to one production area in a single manufacturing facility in the United States. No products distributed by Abbott Nutrition in Canada are affected by this recall.

Consumers or health care professionals with any questions may call Abbott customer service at 1-800- 670-7878.

About Abbott Nutrition
For more than 85 years, Abbott Nutrition has been developing and marketing science-based nutritional products to support the growth, health and wellness of people of all ages. Internationally recognized brands include the Similac^® brand of infant formulas; the Gain^® brand of growing-up milks; the PediaSure^® brand of complete and balanced nutrition for children; and the Ensure^® brand of complete and balanced nutrition for adults.

The company is a leader in nutritional products clinically shown to address the distinct dietary needs of people with serious health conditions or special nutrient requirements, such as the Glucerna^® brand of nutrition shakes and bars for people with diabetes.

More information about Abbott Nutrition's products is available on the Web at www.abbottnutrition.ca.

About Abbott
Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics.  The company employs nearly 90,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries. 

Abbott's news releases and other information are available on the company's website at www.abbott.ca or www.abbott.com.

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Eileen Murphy
Abbott Canada
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