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health-and-safety2 years ago•3 min saved

"Over 657,000 Cans of Reckitt's Baby Formula Recalled Due to Bacteria Contamination Fears"

Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition is recalling over 675,000 cans of Nutramigen Powder baby formula due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii, a bacteria that can cause severe health issues in infants, including brain swelling and seizures. The recall affects certain batches manufactured in June 2023 and distributed in the U.S. between June and August. The contamination was detected in products sold outside the U.S., but subsequent testing of U.S. batches has been negative. The recall does not impact Nutramigen's liquid formulas or other nutrition products. The FDA is investigating, and no illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall. The FDA does not anticipate a significant impact on overall formula supply.

via Daily Mail|

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health2 years ago•1 min saved

"Massive Recall of Nutramigen Baby Formula Amid Bacterial Contamination Fears"

Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition has voluntarily recalled over 675,000 cans of its Enfamil brand Nutramigen Powder baby formula due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria. The recall affects specific batches produced in June and distributed in the summer, with no reported illnesses linked to the recall yet. The FDA advises consumers to check batch numbers and discard affected products, contacting the company for a refund. The recall was initiated after positive test results from routine sampling by the Israeli Ministry of Health, despite negative tests from the manufacturing facility.

via KSBY News|

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health-and-safety2 years ago•1 min saved

"Recall Alert: Over 675,000 Nutramigen Baby Formula Cans Recalled by Reckitt Due to Bacterial Contamination Risks"

Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition has voluntarily recalled over 675,000 cans of its Enfamil brand Nutramigen Powder baby formula due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria. The recall affects specific batches produced in June and distributed in the summer, with no reported illnesses linked to the recall yet. The FDA advises customers to check their cans for the recalled batch numbers and to stop using and dispose of the affected products immediately, contacting the company for a refund. The recall was initiated after positive test results from routine sampling by the Israeli Ministry of Health, despite the products testing negative in the U.S.

via Scripps 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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health2 years ago•2 min saved

"Specialty Infant Formulas Recalled by Major Brands Amid Bacterial Contamination Concerns"

Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition has voluntarily recalled certain batches of Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Powdered Infant Formula due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria. Although no illnesses have been reported, the bacteria can cause severe infections or meningitis in infants. The recall affects products with specific batch codes, distributed primarily between June and August 2023, with a "Use By Date" of Jan. 1, 2025. Customers are advised to dispose of affected products and can contact the company for a refund.

via CBS News|

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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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