FDA Cracks Down on Infant Formula Manufacturers for Violations

The FDA has issued warning letters to three infant formula manufacturers, ByHeart, Mead Johnson Nutrition, and Perrigo Wisconsin, for violating federal safety regulations. The letters were sent after FDA inspections revealed concerns about the presence of Cronobacter sakazakii, a bacterium that can be found in dry foods. The companies have been instructed to implement extensive cleaning and sanitation measures, conduct investigations into the contaminations, and reevaluate their sanitation policies. The FDA aims to prevent a repeat of last year's infant formula shortage and ensure the safety and nutrition of the formula consumed by children.