Abbott Nutrition
Abbott Laboratories
3300 Stelzer Road
Columbus, Ohio 43219
September 1, 2015
Announcing New Similac Non-GMO* Options
Dear Health Care Professional,
We are excited to announce the new line of Similac, Non-GMO formula options which include Similac Advance,
Similac Sensitive, and Go &Grow. These products are an extension of the U.S. Similac portfolio to give parents
another formula choice for their baby.
The non-GMO options have the same ingredients as their comparable formula and are nutritionally the same; they
just have different sources for some of the ingredients. The FDA has stated that genetically engineered ingredients
used in food, including infant formula, are safe – so it’s purely consumer preference on which to choose.
We’re continually looking for ways to meet our consumers’ needs. In this case, some parents were interested in nonGMO options, and we wanted to make them available.
If you have additional questions, please refer to the FAQs attached or contact your Abbott Nutrition Sales
Representative or Abbott Nutrition Customer Service at 1-800-551-5838.
Thank you,
Abbott Nutrition, a division of Abbott Laboratories Inc.
*Ingredients not genetically engineered
150123/ September 2015 LITHO IN USA
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does non-GMO mean?
On our label, Non-GMO refers to the fact that the ingredients in the product are not genetically engineered.
2. What is the difference between Similac Advance and Similac Advance Non-GMO (or between Similac
Sensitive and Similac Sensitive Non-GMO/ or between Similac Go & Grow and Similac Go & Grow NonGMO)?
Similac Advance and Similac Advance Non-GMO (or Similac Sensitive and Similac Sensitive Non-GMO/ or
Similac Go & Grow and Similac Go & Grow Non-GMO) have the same ingredients; they just have different
sources for the ingredients.
3. What ingredients are different in Similac Advance and Similac Advance Non-GMO (or between Similac
Sensitive and Similac Sensitive Non-GMO/ or between Similac Go & Grow and Similac Go & Grow NonGMO)?
We changed the source of a few ingredients, mainly the soy-based ones.
4. Do your other Similac formulas have GMOs in them?
Many crops in the U.S. are genetically engineered; therefore, our U.S. Similac formulas not labeled nonGMO may contain ingredients from genetically engineered crops. The FDA has stated that genetically
engineered ingredients used in food, including infant formula, are safe.
5. Are your formulas with GMOs safe?
Yes, the FDA has stated that genetically engineered ingredients used in food, including infant formula, are
safe.
6. Are your non-GMO products better than your comparable original products?
The original products and the comparable non-GMO products have the same ingredients; they just have
different sources for the ingredients. The FDA has stated that genetically engineered ingredients used in
food, including infant formula, are safe – so it’s really up to what a parent prefers.
7. Are Similac non-GMO products WIC eligible?
Similac non-GMO products are only offered in limited distribution at this time and have not been added for
use by WIC
8. Why are the non-GMO products more expensive than the original products?
The non-GMO products are more expensive than the comparable original products as there are increased
costs associated with producing the non-GMO products.
9. Why is Abbott only offering the Non-GMO version of Similac Advance and Similac Sensitive in the Hospital
2oz bottles and discharge bags as well as the Pediatric office samples?
We know hospitals and offices have limited space and we want to offer our newest product for parents to
try.