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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•1 min saved

"Reckitt/Mead Johnson Recalls Nutramigen Infant Formula Amid Bacterial Contamination Concerns"

Reckitt/Mead Johnson has voluntarily recalled 675,030 cans of Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Powdered Infant Formula due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii, a bacteria that can cause severe infections in infants. The recall was initiated after the Israeli Ministry of Health detected the bacteria in exported products. No illnesses have been reported in the US, and the company claims that all products tested negative for the bacteria. The FDA has listed specific batch codes for consumers to check and advises discarding the affected formula. Despite the recall, the FDA does not expect a significant impact on the overall supply of infant formula.

via CNN|

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health-and-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

"Reckitt's Infant Formula Recall Amid Bacterial Contamination Concerns"

Mead Johnson Nutrition has voluntarily recalled 675,030 cans of Nutramigen powdered infant formula in the U.S. due to potential contamination with cronobacter sakazakii, a harmful bacteria. The FDA has been notified of the contamination by the Israeli Ministry of Health and has stated that while no illnesses have been reported, the recall is a precautionary measure. The recall is not expected to significantly impact the U.S. supply of powdered infant formulas, and other manufacturers are being asked to help maintain a robust supply of hypoallergenic products. The FDA also reminds caregivers that powdered infant formula is not sterile and should be prepared with care.

via Fox Business|

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