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Sep 15, 2006 9:38 pm US/Central

Baby Formula Recall

Vitamin C In 32-Ounce Bottles Can Decrease Over Time

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WASHINGTON (AP) ― The Ross Products division of North Chicago-based Abbott is recalling hundreds of thousands of bottles of infant formula because they might not have enough vitamin C.

The recall is for 32-ounce plastic bottles of Similac Alimentum Advance liquid formula and Similac Advance with Iron.

Abbott spokeswoman Tracey Noe says the bottles are missing a special layer that keeps air out of the bottle. When the oxygen enters the bottle, it causes the level of vitamin C to decrease over time.

If infants drink formula without enough vitamin C for two to four weeks, they could start exhibiting symptoms of vitamin C deficiency, which include irritability with generalized tenderness. So far, Abbott has received no medical complaints.

Consumers with questions can contact Abbott's Ross Products division at 800-624-3412.

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