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Similac Information Centre
Latest Updates
Find our tummy-friendly formula, Similac Total Comfort®, in stores now
November 2023
We are pleased to announce that Similac Total Comfort® powder in 837-g and 570-g tubs is now on shelves. Please visit this link to buy our tummy-friendly formula online or find a store near you.
Our calcium-enriched product, Similac Pro-Advance® Step 2, is on shelves
September 2023
We are pleased to announce that Similac Pro-Advance® Step 2 powder in 859-g tubs is now on shelves. To buy our most advanced and closest formula to breast milk, designed to meet the nutritional needs of babies 6-24 months, please visit this link to shop online or find a store near you.
Similac Pro-Advance®, our closest formula to breast milk, is available
May 2023
We are pleased to announce that Similac Pro-Advance® powder in 859-g tubs is now on shelves. Please visit this link to buy our most advanced and closest formula to breast milk online or find a store near you.
Import of U.S. Similac® Advance® product in 352-g can
March 13, 2023
We are temporarily importing U.S. Similac® Advance® powder in 352-g can. The label on the product is only in English, we have therefore drafted a French version of the label to support our Francophone consumers. Click here to view the label. Speak to your pharmacist or check online to buy.
Good news! More Similac® supply on shelves
February 3, 2023
We know families are still facing challenges finding infant formula on shelves, so we’re happy to share some good news. You can expect to see more Similac® products (powder and liquid) available nationwide. Be sure to call your local retailer ahead of time to make sure they have what you are looking for on shelf.
Similac® Alimentum® (237 mL) - January 2023 Update
We are happy to report that Similac® Alimentum® ready-to-use cans (4 x 237 mL) are now available for purchase. Please speak with the store manager or pharmacist at your local retailer regarding in-store availability.
Similac® Alimentum® Update
July 7, 2022
We imported limited quantities of the US Similac® Alimentum® ready-to-feed 946-mL bottle to help with the hypoallergenic infant formula shortage in Canada. Speak to your pharmacist to obtain this Similac® Alimentum® product.
Plant re-opening
June 8, 2022
Abbott Restarts Production at its Michigan Plant
Facility update
May 19, 2022
Read the latest update on Similac® production at Sturgis, Michigan facility
Dr. Karyn Wulf explains the recall
March 15, 2022
Dr. Karyn Wulf, Pediatrician and Medical Director of Pediatrics at Abbott, explains Abbott’s voluntary recall in a video.
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Continue meeting your child’s nutritional needs
As parents and caregivers, we know your baby’s nutrition and well-being are of the utmost importance. Getting you and your baby the nutrition you require is our number one priority. We offer powdered, concentrated-liquid or ready-to-use options. To search our range of products, click "See products" below. The availability may vary by store.
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Product Availability
What Similac® products can I use?
I can’t find my Similac® product at shelf? What should I do?
We know families are still facing challenges finding infant formula on shelves, so we’re happy to share some good news. You can expect to see more Similac® products (powder and liquid) available nationwide. Be sure to call your local retailer ahead of time to make sure they have your preferred product on shelf.
Getting you and your baby the products you require is our number one priority and we are moving as quickly as we can to resolve this issue.
When will my product be available on shelf again?
We hope the following actions will help you navigate the supply challenges and reduce any hardship or stress you are feeling at this time:
- We offer powdered, concentrated-liquid or ready-to-use options. You can search our range of products here. The availability may vary by store.
- We are increasing production at our manufacturing plants across the world to make more product available.
I know that Alimentum® (4 x 237 mL, ready to use) was temporarily unavailable. When will it be back on shelves?
Similac® Alimentum® 4 x 237 mL ready-to-use cans are available for purchase. Please speak with the store manager or pharmacist at your local retailer regarding in-store availability.
What are you doing to restock formula in our stores?
We know the industry-wide baby formula supply challenges worsened after our voluntary recall. We see and hear the stress of parents, and we are doing whatever it takes to get high-quality formula to families in need. Our Sturgis, MI plant is up and running which is helping to alleviate this shortage. We are prioritizing production of specialty products, such as metabolic formulas, Elecare® and Alimentum®, and then Similac® and other formulas will follow. If you can’t find the formula you need, please talk to your child’s health care professional for information on a suitable alternative. Use our tool to find major retailers online and near you that stock Similac® products. Due to rapid inventory changes, we advise you to also call ahead to verify availability.
More of your Questions
Where do I find information about the availability of infant formula ?
What if I have additional questions that were not covered here?
If you have any questions, please fill out this form, call us toll-free at 1-800-670-7878 or email us at canada.nutrition@abbott.com.
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