Reckitt/Mead Johnson voluntarily recalls specialty infant formula due to possible bacterial infection CNN
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- • ZL3FHG (12.6 oz cans)• ZL3FMH (12.6 oz cans)• ZL3FPE (12.6 oz cans)• ZL3FQD (12.6 oz cans)• ZL3FRW (19.8 oz cans)• ZL3FXJ (12.6 oz cans) The products have a UPC Code of 300871239418 or 300871239456 and “Use By Date” of 1 Jan 2025..
- “All product in question went through extensive testing,” the company said in its press release, “and tested negative for the bacteria.” The FDA says consumers with Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder with the below batch codes should not use the product and and throw the formula away immediately..
- The manufacturers voluntarily recalled 675,030 cans of the formula on December 29 after the FDA was notified that exported formula tested positive for Cronobacter sakazakii by the Israeli Ministry of Health..
- Although this product is a specialty infant formula, there are substitute infant formulas available and the agency suggests users work with their health care providers to find a substitute..
- The specialty formula is a hypoallergenic infant formula used by infants allergic to cow’s milk..
- Cronobacter was linked to the national formula shortage in 2022, but the agency does not believe this voluntary recall will have a significant impact on formula supply..
On Sunday, the US Food and Drug Administration warned consumers of possible bacterial contamination of Reckitt/Mead Johnsons Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Powdered Infant Formula Products. The specialty [+2279 chars]
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