Walmart Infant Formula Recall Issued Due to Risk of Metal Contamination

Perrigo Company is recalling more than 23,000 containers of Parent’s Choice baby formula, which was sold exclusively at Walmart, warning about a risk that metal pieces may be in the powder and harm infants.

The Walmart Parent’s Choice Advantage Infant Formula recall was posted to the FDA’s website on June 21, indicating containers may metal foreign material.

The recall came after a consumer reported finding metal pieces in one container of the formula. The manufacturer then determined one lot of Parent’s Choice Formula had the potential presence of “metal foreign matter” in a single lot, which could pose a serious risk for infants. However, no adverse events or injuries have been linked to the recalled baby formula to date.

The action impacts affects 23,388 35-ounce, 992-gram containers of Parent’s Choice Advantage Infant Formula Milk-Based Powder with Iron. Affected products have Lot Code C26EVFV with a “use by” date of February 26, 2021, printed on the bottom of the package.

The infant formula is advertised as “complete nutrition” for a baby’s first year and retails for $19.98. The recalled baby formula containers are sold exclusively at Walmart. The formula is used by adding the powder to water and shaking.

Foreign metal debris in baby powder could result in lacerations to the mouth, choking risks and damage to internal organs.

Customers who bought the product should immediately stop using the formula and return it to Walmart for a full refund. Consumers who have experienced problems with the formula or have health-related questions should contact Perrigo Consumer Affairs at (866) 629-6181.

Any injuries or side effects should be reported to the FDA MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting Program.