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EleCare

Hypoallergenic

Abbott's amino acid-based formula for severe food allergies and GI conditions.

US · United StatesAmino acidHypoallergenic

Among the highest levels in this test.

Total Arsenic tested at 23.9 ppb — above the FDA action level for inorganic arsenic in apple juice (10 ppb), the strictest citable federal arsenic benchmark.

Inorganic Arsenic tested at 19.7 ppb — above the FDA action level for inorganic arsenic in apple juice (10 ppb), the strictest citable federal arsenic benchmark.

Lab report

Detected heavy metals

Consumer Reports independent testing, March 2025 · powder concentration

Lead3 ppb
1.2range across all tested formulas (ppb)6.9
Inorganic Arsenicabove FDA benchmark19.7 ppb
5.3range across all tested formulas (ppb)19.7
Total Arsenicabove FDA benchmark23.9 ppb
2.3range across all tested formulas (ppb)23.9
Aluminum1,018 ppb
50range across all tested formulas (ppb)1,985

Metals not listed were not reported at a level of note in this round of testing. How to read these numbers →

Daily intake

At your baby's volume

28fl oz / day

At this volume, feeding Hypoallergenic costs about $16.95/day ($508/month).

Lead0.37µg/day
Inorganic Arsenic2.4µg/day
Total Arsenic2.9µg/day
Aluminum125µg/day

Estimate assumes ~4.4 g of powder per prepared fluid ounce. For context and agency benchmarks, see Learn. Discuss exposure questions with your pediatrician.

History

Recall record

2022-02

Abbott Sturgis plant recall

Abbott voluntarily recalled Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare powder made at its Sturgis, MI facility after reports of Cronobacter sakazakii infections in infants. The recall led to a months-long facility shutdown and a nationwide formula shortage.

FDA recall archive

Where to buy

$54.99≈ 14.1 oz container · $3.90/oz

Approximate US retail — prices vary by store.