Similac

Alimentum

Extensively hydrolyzed casein formula for cow's-milk allergy and colic.

US · United StatesCow's milkHypoallergenic

28F

Among the highest levels in this test.

Total Arsenic tested at 18 ppb — above the FDA action level for inorganic arsenic in apple juice (10 ppb), the strictest citable federal arsenic benchmark.

Inorganic Arsenic tested at 15.1 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

Lead6.9 ppb

1.2range across all tested formulas (ppb)6.9

Inorganic Arsenicabove FDA benchmark15.1 ppb

5.3range across all tested formulas (ppb)19.7

Total Arsenicabove FDA benchmark18 ppb

2.3range across all tested formulas (ppb)23.9

Cadmium3.2 ppb

1.4range across all tested formulas (ppb)9.2

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 Alimentum costs about $9.44/day ($283/month).

Lead0.85µg/day

Inorganic Arsenic1.9µg/day

Total Arsenic2.2µg/day

Cadmium0.39µg/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

$42.99≈ 19.8 oz container · $2.17/oz

Approximate US retail — prices vary by store.

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