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health-and-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

"Reckitt's Nutramigen Infant Formula Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination Risk"

Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition has issued a voluntary recall of certain Nutramigen Powder infant formula products due to potential contamination with cronobacter bacteria, which can cause severe infections like sepsis and meningitis. The recall affects 12.6oz and 19.8oz cans produced in June and distributed in the summer. The FDA has been investigating but has found no positive tests for the bacteria in the facility to date. No illnesses have been reported, and the company assures that other batches of Nutramigen formula are safe to use. This follows previous recalls by Reckitt and other companies due to similar contamination concerns.

via The Independent|

##babyformularecall #cronobactercontamination

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•3 min saved

"Major Recall of Infant Formula Due to Bacterial Contamination Concerns"

Reckitt/Mead Johnson has recalled over 675,000 cans of Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Powdered Infant Formula due to potential Cronobacter sakazakii contamination, which can cause severe illness in infants. Consumers are advised to stop using the affected formula and seek refunds. Additionally, WanaBana's apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches have been recalled for high lead concentrations, with reports indicating they may still be available in stores despite the recall.

via New York Post |

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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|

##cronobacterinfection #fdawarning