Altus AFB Commissary pulls affected Similac products Published Sept. 29, 2010 By Kenny Scarle 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Abbott Laboratories has recalled certain selections of its Similac powdered infant formulas due to possible contamination. The company announced a voluntary recall on Wednesday of about 5 million units of its top-selling powdered infant formula after beetles were found in the products and in a Michigan plant where they are made. Altus AFB Commissary has pulled all affected product from their shelves and is offering a product exchange or a full refund with a receipt. "We are still offering the same, unaffected products, because only a very limited lot number were affected," said Lori Stevens, Altus AFB Commissary secretary. The United States Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has determined that while the formula containing these beetles poses no immediate health risk, there is a possibility that infants who consume formula containing the beetles or their larvae, could experience symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort and refusal to eat as a result of small insect parts irritating the GI tract. If these symptoms persist for more than a few days, a physician should be consulted. These are the recalled products that were here on base before being pulled by Commissary. · Similac Sensitive RS · Similac Sensitive Isomil Soy · Similac Go and Grow Soy · Similac Advance · Similac Organic "We are keeping up with the reports daily to ensure our customers stay informed and healthy," said Stevens. For more information on the recall, call the Base Commissary, 481-6529 or go to the official Similac website at www.similac/recall9.