The FDA is warning of potential bacterial contamination of a brand of goat milk infant formula The bacterium, called Cronobacter , can trigger sepsis and meningitis in babies Two other brands of infant formula are also under recall because they haven't met FDA safety regulations MONDAY, June 3, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning parents about a goat milk infant formula potentially tainted with a bacterium that's very dangerous to babies.
Crecelac brand formula, already under recall since May 24, could contain Cronobacter , which "can cause bloodstream and central nervous system infections, such as sepsis and meningitis" in infants, the FDA warned in a statement issued Friday. Two other Farmalac brands are also being recalled because they failed to meet FDA safety regulations. The three recalled brands are: CRECELAC INFANT Powdered Goat Milk Infant Formula with Iron 0 to 12 months - Net Wt.
12.4 oz (352g) Farmalac BABY Powdered Infant Formula with Iron 0 to 12 months Net Wt. 12.
4 oz (352g) Farmalac BABY Powdered Infant Formula with Iron Low Lactose 0 to 12 months Net Wt. 12.4 oz (352g) The infant formulas "are being sold at some retail stores in Texas and, possibly, additional locations in the U.
S.," the FDA said. "At this time, the FDA is not aware of any illnesses associated with these products and the FDA does not anticipate any impact on the supply of infant formula based on the recall of these products," the agency stressed.
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