In a recent announcement, Reckitt and Mead Johnson Nutrition revealed that a staggering number of over 675,000 cans of baby formula are being recalled due to potential bacterial contamination.
Reckitt and Mead Johnson Nutrition, renowned manufacturers of Enfamil and Nutramigen, have made an important announcement. They have taken the voluntary decision to recall cans of Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder.
Cans of Hypoallergenic Baby Formula Recalled
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 13: Baby formula is offered for sale at a big box store on January 13, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. Baby formula has been is short supply in many stores around the country for several months.
Per ABC News, this particular formula is specially made for infants who suffer from cow's milk allergy. The recall comes in light of product sample testing conducted outside of the United States.In the ongoing recall, it has been reported that only Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula in 12.6 and 19.8 oz cans, specifically those manufactured in June 2023, are affected.
In June 2023, the Nutramigen, a product manufactured during that same month, was primarily distributed over the course of June, July, and August. According to Reckitt, the recall does not affect Nutramigen's liquid formulas or any of their other nutrition products.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued a recall for infant formula cans. The recall has been initiated due to concerns regarding potential contamination of Cronobacter sakazakii, a bacteria commonly found in dry goods like powdered milk, infant formula, and herbal tea.
The strain of bacteria has been associated with previous recalls of baby and infant formula, including the notable recall by Abbott that resulted in the temporary closure of their Sturgis, Michigan plant in 2022.
According to the CDC, cronobacter sakazakii infection is considered to be a rare occurrence. However, it poses a significant threat to specific vulnerable populations, including infants under the age of 2 months, premature babies, and infants with weakened immune systems. Additionally, older adults aged 65 and above are also at an increased risk.
In babies, Cronobacter sakazakii infections have the potential to induce fever, extreme fatigue, feeding challenges, seizures, inflammation in the vicinity of the brain and spinal cord, and can pose a serious risk to life.
A tragic incident occurred last year where a newborn, who was infected by Cronobacter sakazakii, sadly passed away a mere 13 days after the onset of the illness.
Nutramigen Recall
According to the recall notice, the company stated that all products in question underwent thorough testing by MJN and tested negative for the bacteria. A recall has been issued for certain batches of Nutramigen Powder, a specialized infant formula designed for the dietary management of Cows Milk Allergy.
According to CBS News, the products in question are identified by a UPC Code of 300871239418 or 300871239456. Additionally, it has been noted that these products bear a "Use By Date" of Jan. 1, 2025.
It is believed that a significant portion, if not all, of the recalled products in the United States have been consumed due to the limited availability of the remaining stock of this special infant formula.
It is crucial that you carefully inspect the bottom of your can to determine if the batch number has been impacted. According to the recall notice, products bearing the following batch codes are advised to be disposed of.
The following products have been identified: 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), and ZL3FXJ (12.6 oz cans).
Customers have the option to seek a refund from the company by either dialing 866-534-9986 or sending an email to consumer.relations@rb.com.
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