The FDA has recalled three different types of baby formula after at least four children became sick with infections. Abbott Nutrition produced the three powdered formulas at a facility in Michigan. The FDA is aware of four children who needed to be hospitalized after consuming the formula, three of which contracted Cronobacter and one who became sick withSalmonella. One of the children who became sick with Cronobacter has died and the FDA warns the infection could have been a contributing factor to the baby's death.
Cronobacter can cause people of any age to get sick, but it can be fatal to children. According to the CDC, one of the most common symptoms in children who have been exposed to Cronobacter is afever.
According to the FDA, the powdered formulas are exported to other countries. It is not clear where the child who died may have lived.
Frank Yiannas, FDA deputy commissioner for food, said the FDA is concerned about the reports ofbacterial infections.
We want to assure the public that we are working diligently with our partners to investigate complaints related to these products, which we recognize include infant formula produced at this facility, while we work to resolve this safety concern as quickly as possible.
The photo was released to help consumers identify if they have the recalled formula. The recall does not include liquid formula products.
Consumers are encouraged to look at the first two digits of the container. The numbers are included in the recall. The number and letter combination can be seen to the right. If your product has an expired date after April 1, 2022, it will be included in the recall. Don't give the product to your child.
Consumers who are unsure about whether their product is recalled can visit similacrecall.com and type the code on the bottom of their package into the website. Consumers can call toll free.
Abbott has not found evidence of Cronobacter at its Michigan facility yet.
Importantly, no distributed product has tested positive for the presence of either of these bacteria, and we continue to test. Abbott conducts extensive quality checks on each completed batch of infant formula, including microbiological analysis prior to release. All finished products are tested for Cronobacter sakazakii, Salmonella Newport and other pathogens and they must test negative before any product is released. Additionally, retained samples related to the three complaints for Cronobacter sakazakii tested negative for Cronobacter sakazakii. And the retained sample related to the complaint for Salmonella Newport tested negative for Salmonella Newport.
"We know parents depend on us to provide them with the highest quality nutrition formulas," said Joe Manning, executive vice president of nutrition at Abbott Nutrition.
We're taking this action so parents know they can trust us to meet their high standards. The situation will cause parents, caregivers and health care professionals concern.
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