All the Recent Baby Formulas Recalls — & What To Do if You Have Any
Learning about baby product recalls can be really scary for parents and caregivers. Especially if those are baby formula recalls. Because that’s terrifying to think that something you’ve been feeding your baby could be contaminated.
Thankfully, most baby formula recalls are done voluntarily and proactively. There may not have been any incidents, and the product may not have tested positive for any contaminants, but manufacturers are working to get formulas off the shelves out of an abundance of caution.
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A Common Culprit
Many formulas are recalled because they may be contaminated with Cronobacter sakazakii, a common bacteria that can cause fever, poor feeding, excessive crying, low energy, and other serious symptoms in infants who are premature, young, or immunocompromised. It can also cause severe, life-threatening infections or meningitis.
Important Reminder
Just because a baby formula is recalled doesn’t mean all of the company’s infant formulas are recalled. It may not even be that all batches of that exact type have been recalled. It could only impact certain lot numbers or expiration dates, so it’s important to consult the U.S. Food & Drug Administration site before chucking the product you have. Some recalls are listed on the FDA’s Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts page. Others — like LittleOak Natural Goat Milk Infant Formula, Parent’s Choice brand Sensitivity Premium Infant Formula, Tippy Toes brand Sensitivity Premium Infant Formula, TYR Anamix Early Years infant formula, and more — have to be searched for in their Enforcement Report.
What To Do If You Have Recalled Infant Formula
If you have a recalled infant formula, the advice is typically to immediately stop using the product, to dispose of it, and to contact the company for a refund. If you have any medical concerns, you should reach out to your child’s healthcare provider(s).
Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition voluntarily recalled more than 675 thousand cans of Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula at the end of 2023 due to a possibility of contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii.
The recall comes after Israeli health authorities found the bacteria in imported cans. All tests conducted by the FDA have been negative for Cronobacter sakazakii, including tests on a sample from the batch sent to Israel.
“[We] understand the incredible responsibility we have in providing what is often the sole nutrition for infants, and there can be no short cuts for this vulnerable population — therefore, we chose to recall select batches of Nutramigen out of an abundance of caution,” a Reckitt/Mead Johnson spokesperson said.
Consumers who purchased these batch codes should dispose of the infant formula and contact 866-534-9986 or consumer.relations@rb.com for a full refund.
Certain lots of Gerber Good Start SootheProTM baby formula were recalled in March 2023 because they may have contained Cronobacter sakazakii.
None of the distributed lots tested positive for the bacteria, no problems were reported, and no other products were affected by the recall. Perrigo Company plc said they made the decision out of “an abundance of caution.”
Consumers should immediately stop using the formula, and dispose of it. They can also request refunds by contacting the Gerber Parent Resource Center at 1-800-777-7690.
See all affected lot numbers HERE.
In May, the FDA released an additional notice after one of the recalled products was distributed to Nashville Division retailers.
Reckitt proactively recalled two batches of their Enfamil ProSobee Simply Plant-Based baby formula in Feb. 2023 due to concerns that there may have been cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii. The recalled products tested negative for the bacteria — which can cause fever, poor feeding, excessive crying, low energy, and other serious symptoms in infants who are premature, young, or immunocompromised — and there were no reports of consumer issues at the time of the recall.
Details for each recalled batch can be found HERE. Consumers should dispose of the formula or return it for a full refund. If shoppers are unsure if their product was recalled, they can contact Reckitt at 1-800-479-0551 or by email at consumer.relations@rb.com. Any medical questions should be discussed with the baby’s healthcare provider.
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