Organic formula recalled after 3 babies diagnosed with infant botulism
The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
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The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Four of the nation's top retail stores failed to promptly pull contaminated ByHeart infant formula from their shelves, federal health officials said in warning letters.
Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday.
Researchers analyzed 651 commercially produced infant and toddler foods across 10 different grocery chains in the U.S., finding nearly 60% failed to meet nutritional standards.
Representative Josh Harder specifically wants to know if manufacturers — including Abbott Laboratories, which was at the center of the shortage — engaged in predatory practices to increase profits.
A Gerber infant formula under voluntary recall for possible contamination with a germ that can seriously sicken babies was distributed to some US retailers even after the initial notice, according to a release shared by the FDA.
US health officials may soon ask states to notify them of any cases of infants with serious infections caused by Cronobacter sakazakii, bacteria that can contaminate infant formula.
The FDA announced Tuesday its initial strategy to boost and strengthen the management of the country's supply of infant formula.
Cronobacter sakazakii, the bacteria that contaminated a major infant formula manufacturing plant and led to a nationwide shortage, is a common natural pathogen. It's harmless for most people, but it can be life threatening for infants, especially those who are born prematurely or with weakened immune systems.
Manufacturer says it's recalling formula "out of an abundance of caution" after samples tested negative for contaminants.
Less than half of infants around the world are breastfed as recommended, and baby formula is in high demand despite failing to offer the same health and developmental benefits as breast milk, experts say. According to a new report, misleading claims and political influence are to blame.
The U.S. Justice Department is investigating the Abbott Laboratories infant formula plant in Michigan that was shut down for months last year due to contamination, the company confirmed.
Formulas for toddlers are a burgeoning business. Here's what parents need to know.
Kurtis Ming reports that 31% of powdered formula for babies is currently out of stock -- the worst numbers since the shortage began.
