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Eli, a baby with a previously strong appetite, suddenly refused solid foods at 4 months, causing concern for his mother, Jessica Dizon, who initially thought he was just slow to transition from breast milk.
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.