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• Following Similac Recall, FDA Announces Strategy to Prevent Infant Formula Shortages

  March 30, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has released a national strategy to prevent infant formula shortages in the wake of last year's Similac recall, which revealed weaknesses in the nation's supply chain.

• Lawsuit Alleges Similac Caused NEC Injury After Mother Advised Not to Breastfeed Newborn

  March 13, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A Similac Neosure lawsuit filed by a Massachusetts couple claims the use of the cow's milk-based infant formula led to NEC injuries.

• Wider Awareness of Cronobacter Infection Risks Needed After Similac Recall: CDC Researchers Warn

  March 6, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A CDC study calls for safer storage and preparation of infant formula products and breast pumps due to the increasing risk of cronobacter infections, such as those linked to a recent Similac infant formula recall.

• Similac and Enfamil Cow’s Milk Formula Caused Preterm Infant To Develop NEC, Lawsuit Claims

  March 3, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A lawsuit filed against the makers of Similac and Enfamil cow's milk infant formula products claims a child suffered life-long injuries due to necrotizing enterocolitis complications.

• NEC Similac Alimentum Lawsuit Alleges Abbott Failed To Disclose Risk of Severe Intestinal Disease for Newborns

  February 24, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  An NEC Similac Alimentum lawsuit claims a preterm child suffered severe intestinal problems caused by consuming the cow's milk-based formula.

• Infant Formula Nutritional Claims Often Have Little or No Scientific Evidence, Researchers Warn

  February 22, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that infant formula manufacturers often make health and nutritional claims about their products which have little scientific backing.

• Baby Formula “Predatory” Marketing Has Placed Infants At Risk: Report

  February 14, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study accuses baby formula manufacturers of misleading new parents about the safety and nutritional value of their products, resulting in lower rates of more healthy breastfeeding.

• Similac Recall Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Contaminated Infant Formula

  February 8, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A Similac recall class action lawsuit claims parents who bought contaminated infant formula should get a full or partial refund.

• Newborn’s Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Injuries Caused By “Human Milk Fortifier”, Lawsuit Claims

  January 24, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A lawsuit over a newborn's case of necrotizing enterocolitis claims Abbott and Mead Johnson misled parents and the medical industry over the safety of cow's milk-based "human milk fortifiers" used in Similac and Enfamil infant formula products.

• Plant Linked to Abbott Infant Formula Recall Under Investigation by DOJ

  January 23, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Abbott officials have confirmed the company's Sturgis, Michigan facility is under criminal investigation over last year's infant formula recall.