27 September 2010
Dubai, UAE - Consumers in UAE should be assured  that no products distributed  locally by City Pharmacy Company, the distributor for Abbott Nutrition in UAE, are affected by the recent proactive, voluntary recall of some Abbott Nutrition products in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and some countries in the Caribbean.

Similac Powder Infant Formulas sold  at  UAE are manufactured in Ireland and not affected by the recall.development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical products,

"Parents and consumers can be assured that the products distributed by Abbott Nutrition in UAE are unaffected by the recall and of the same high quality and integrity as the products they know and trust," said Khalid Khalil, General Manager, Abbott Nutrition, Gulf & North Africa.

Abbott initiated a voluntary, proactive recall of certain products as a precautionary measure in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and some countries in the Caribbean due to a situation that was isolated to one production area in a single manufacturing facility in the United States. No products distributed by Abbott Nutrition in UAE are affected by this recall.

Consumers or health care professionals with any questions may call Abbott customer service at +9714-2132 800 or Toll Free Number 8001200888 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Saturday to Thursday).

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About Abbott Nutrition
For more than 85 years, Abbott Nutrition has been developing and marketing science based nutritional products to support the growth, health and wellness of people of all ages. Internationally recognized brands include the Similac® brand of infant formulas; the Gain® brand of growing-up milks; the PediaSure® brand of complete and balanced nutrition for children; and the Ensure® brand of complete and balanced nutrition for adults.

The company is a leader in nutritional products clinically shown to address the distinct dietary needs of people with serious health conditions or special nutrient requirements, such as the Glucerna® brand of nutrition shakes and bars for people with diabetes.

More information about Abbott Nutrition's products is available on the Web at www.abbott.com

About Abbott
Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics. The company employs nearly 90,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries.

Abbott's news releases and other information are available on the company's website at www.abbott.com.

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