Reckitt/Mead Johnson voluntarily recalled more than 675,000 cans of Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Powdered Infant Formula due to the risk that the product could cause bacterial infections.
The special formula, typically given to infants allergic to cow's milk, tested positive for the pathogen Cronobacter sakazakii when tested by the Israeli Ministry of Health, according to a press release from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Sunday..
Although Cronobacter is naturally present in the environment, it has been reported that it can cause life-threatening symptoms such as fever, lethargy, and seizures in infants under one year of age. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Affected batch numbers include ZL3FHG, ZL3FMH, ZL3FPE, ZL3FQD, ZL3FRW, and ZL3FXJ.
These products come in 12.6-ounce or 19.8-ounce cans, have a “use by date” of January 1, 2025, and a universal product code of 300871239418 or 300871239456, according to the FDA.
The agency said consumers with affected baby formula “should stop using it and throw it away, or contact Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition for a refund.”
A spokesperson for the New Jersey-based pediatric nutrition company said the infant formula subject to the voluntary recall was manufactured in June 2023 and was primarily distributed between June and August 2023.
“When alerted in December of possible cross-contamination of product samples from outside the U.S., both Reckitt/Mead Johnson and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration tested samples from the batches in question, and all tests The test result was negative,” the official said. Monday's post.
“However, Reckitt/Mead Johnson understands our incredible responsibility to provide what is often the only nourishment for infants, and we cannot take shortcuts for this vulnerable population. Therefore, we have decided to recall a select batch of Nutramigen from our extensive inventory.''Please note. ”
Wannabana Puree Pouches, another popular children's food, were recently recalled after the FDA warned that they contained “extremely high levels of lead.”
Lead, which is toxic to humans, is especially difficult to detect in children, who may experience growth and developmental delays, learning and behavior problems, and hearing and language problems, according to the CDC.
Since first announcing the recall in October, WanaBana has agreed to voluntarily recall all Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouches, regardless of expiration date, according to the FDA.
However, as of Dec. 13, WannaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouches were still on shelves at “Dollar Tree stores in multiple states.” the FDA said.
And as of Dec. 19, officials received reports that lead-contaminated products “may be on shelves at Family Dollar and Dollar Tree complexes.”
In an update posted Dec. 26, the FDA did not say that WanaBana's apple cinnamon-flavored pouches had been removed from stores, but reports of possible adverse events related to the recalled products increased to 82. It was announced that.
Often marketed as a healthy on-the-go snack, WanaBana's Apple Cinnamon Puree contains 50 calories per 71-gram bag, including 12 grams of carbohydrates, 9 grams of sugar, and 2 grams of fiber. Contains grams.
This flavor is currently not available on WanaBana WebsiteInstead, it promotes flavors like mango, kale, spinach, banana, and strawberry, as well as baby-friendly options like peach, carrot, april, and quinoa flour.
Representatives for WannaBana did not immediately respond to The Post's request for comment.
