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Recall of baby formula expanded

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Similac Formula recall

(WKOW) --

It's part of a larger recall announced earlier this month.

At least four infants have been hospitalized and one died from possible infection with a bacteria that may be in the formula.

“We want to extend our heartfelt sympathies to the families. We value the trust parents place in us for high quality and safe nutrition and we’ll do whatever it takes to keep that trust,� Abbott said in a statement. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Food and Drug Administration are now investigating the reports and complaints of infant illness related to formula from Abbott's facility in Sturgis, Michigan.

According to Abbott, all formula products are tested for Cronobacter sakazakii, Salmonella and other pathogens and they must test negative before any product is released. Recently tested product were negative and Abbott said and the cause of the infants' infections has not been determined. 

Similac PM 60/40 products from lot code 27032K80 are impacted.

They join other Similac, Alimentum and Elecare powdered products with codes between 22 and 27 and expiration dates of April 2022 or later.

More details can be found .