All Articles Tagged With: "Infant Formula"
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Topaz Wafer Rolls Recall: Risk of Melamine Contamination
The FDA and National Brands, Inc. have issued a Topaz Wafer Rolls recall after discovering that some of the flavored cream-filled wafers may be contaminated with Melamine, a chemical substance which has recently been associated with thousands of babies in China becoming sick after receiving infant formula contaminated with Melamine.
Rare Powdered Baby Formula Associated Illness Reported in Two Infants
According to the New Mexico Department of Health, two infants have developed a rare bloodstream and central nervous system infection known as Enterobacter sakazakii, which is associated with the use of powdered baby formula. One of the infants has died from the infection and the other remains hospitalized.
Melamine Levels in Contaminated Infant Formula Safe Says FDA
The FDA confirmed on November 27, 2008, that several samples of infant formula in the United States have tested positive for trace amounts of the chemical melamine, which is the same chemical that hospitalized more than 12,000 babies in China. However, the FDA has indicated that the trace levels of contamination found in the [...]
FDA Warns to Avoid Baby Formula from China
Yesterday, the FDA issued a warning to U.S. consumers that they should avoid all baby formula from China, as it may be tainted with a chemical that could cause kidney failure. No infant formula from China is approved for sale in the United States, but some may be on sale in certain stores. [...]
Calcilo XD Infant Formula Recall
Abbott Laboratories has issued a recall for certain lots of Calcilo XD Infant Formula sold between June 2006 and April 2008. Manufacturing problems could have allowed air to enter certain cans of the infant formula powder, which could lead to gastrointestinal injuries if it is consumed.
