JPML to Hear Oral Arguments Today About Where to Centralize NEC Lawsuits Over Similac and Enfamil Formula
Plaintiffs and both manufacturers are urging the JPML to consolidate all NEC lawsuits involving Similac and Enfamil before one federal judge.
Plaintiffs and both manufacturers are urging the JPML to consolidate all NEC lawsuits involving Similac and Enfamil before one federal judge.
FDA inspectors found Abbott knew about the problems with the recalled infant formula months in advance, but failed to conduct a proper investigation and quality control measures.
Abbott knew for years about the link between Similac Neosure and NEC for premature babies, but misled parents and doctors about the risk of cow's milk-based formula, according to the lawsuit.
Poor quality control issues at a Michigan production plant may have contributed to Similac contamination which led to a massive baby formula recall last month.
A premature infant suffered permanent injuries after suffering NEC twice, resulting in permanent infant formula injuries
U.S. JPML will decide whether to establish centralized pretrial proceedings for all Similac NEC lawsuits and Enfamil NEC lawsuits filed nationwide
Lawsuit alleges feeding a premature infant Similac and Enfamil caused necrotizing enterocolitis, leading to a failure to thrive and cerebral palsy
The first case of Salmonella or Cronobacter infection from Similac was discovered in September 2021, but it was another four months before problems resulted in a recall or warnings for parents
Information indicates Abbott received complaints about the Similac, Alimentum and Elecare contamination as early as September of 2021.
Additional lots of Similac powdered formula have been recalled over possible contamination with Salmonella Newport, Cronobacter sakazaki and other bacteria that has caused children nationwide to experience severe illness