'Healthy Snack Ambassadors' Pass Out NutriPals(TM) Fruit Bars as a Great Tasting, Healthy Alternative to Traditional Halloween Treats ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Parents can take heart this Halloween season knowing that at least one nutritious snack may wind up in their little goblin's treat bag. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071029/AQM166) Abbott has provided its nearly 34,000 employees throughout the United States with more than 800,000 free NutriPals(TM) Strawberry Fruit Bars to distribute to trick-or-treaters this Halloween, providing a more nutritious alternative to traditional treats. "The goal is to get kids to eat something that is good for them -- but still tastes great. We want to be able to share our nutrition products with the families in our own communities, to be ambassadors of the products we make at Abbott," said Donald V. Patton, senior vice president, Abbott Nutrition. NutriPals Fruit Bars are the only kids' snack bar made with one serving of real fruit in every bar, helping parents ensure that their children are getting enough fruit in their diets. Each 150-calorie bar is a good source of protein, fiber and more than 20 vitamins and minerals. Available in the baby/toddler aisle at most major retailers, NutriPals Fruit Bars can be found alongside other NutriPals products. NutriPals Fruit Bars come in three delicious flavors -- strawberry, mixed berry and blueberry -- and the suggested retail price is $5.49 for a box of six bars. In addition to new fruit bars, NutriPals Balanced Nutrition Bars are available in peanut butter chocolate, s'mores, peanut butter & jelly, and strawberry yogurt. NutriPals Balanced Nutrition Drinks are available in strawberry, vanilla and chocolate. The latest information about NutriPals, including high-resolution images, is available for news media professionals at http://www.e-mediaroom.com/NutriPals. About Abbott Nutrition Abbott Nutrition (http://www.abbottnutrition.com/) develops and markets a wide range of science-based infant formulas, medical nutritionals, nutrition and energy bars, and related products to support the growth, health and wellness of people of all ages. Abbott Nutrition's internationally recognized brands include the Similac(R) brand of infant formulas; the Gain(R) brand of growing-up milks for older babies and toddlers; the PediaSure(R) brand of nutritionals and snacks for children; and the Ensure(R) brand of adult nutritionals. Additionally, Abbott Nutrition is a leader in medical foods clinically shown to address the distinct dietary needs of people with serious health conditions or special nutrient requirements, such as the Glucerna(R) brand of nutrition shakes and bars for people with diabetes. Abbott Nutrition also offers specialized nutrition products to meet the unique needs of competitive athletes. 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 65,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries. Abbott's news releases and other information are available on the company's Web site at http://www.abbott.com/. Editor's Note: There are large concentrations of Abbott employees in Chicagoland and Columbus, Ohio. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071029/AQM166 http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: Abbott CONTACT: media, Kurt Ebenhoch, +1-847-936-9746, or Alesia Watson, +1-614-624-6807, both of Abbott Web site: http://www.abbott.com/

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