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health-and-safety2 years ago•1 min saved

"Urgent Baby Formula Recall Issued Amid Deadly Bacteria Contamination Concerns"

The FDA has issued a warning about a recall of Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition's powdered hypoallergenic baby formula due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria. Over 675,000 cans of Nutramigen Powder in specific batch codes are affected, with no reported illnesses. The formula was distributed nationwide, and while much of it is believed to have been consumed, parents are advised to check the batch codes and contact the company or their pediatrician if they have concerns.

via KOMO News|

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health-and-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

"Major Baby Formula Brands Recall Over 657,000 Cans Amid Bacterial Contamination Fears"

Reckitt and Mead Johnson Nutrition have voluntarily recalled over 675,000 cans of Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria. Although tests in the U.S. returned negative, the recall is a precautionary measure to protect infants, who are particularly vulnerable to this rare but serious infection. The recall only affects certain batches made in June 2023, and no illnesses have been reported. Other Nutramigen powder formula batches and liquid formulas are not affected.

via Good Morning America|

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health-and-safety2 years ago•1 min saved

"Specialty Hypoallergenic Baby Formula Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination Risk"

The U.S. FDA has announced a recall of certain batches of Nutramigen Powder baby formula due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii, a bacterium that can cause severe infections in infants. The recall by Mead Johnson Nutrition affects 12.6-ounce and 19.8-ounce cans distributed to U.S. retailers. Although extensive testing showed negative results for the bacteria, and no illnesses have been reported, consumers with the affected products are advised to dispose of them or seek a refund. The recall is a precautionary measure to ensure infant safety.

via KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis|

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health-and-safety2 years ago•1 min saved

"Recall Alert: Nutramigen Infant Formula Powder at Risk of Bacterial Contamination"

Reckitt Benckiser's Mead Johnson Nutrition is recalling certain batches of Nutramigen baby formula powder due to potential bacterial contamination. The FDA has reported that these batches were produced in June and distributed in the summer. Although no illnesses have been reported, the company is urging consumers to check their cans for the impacted batch numbers. The contamination could lead to serious infections such as sepsis and meningitis.

via CNBC|

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