Similac Alimentum Lawsuit Claims Baby Fell Ill After Being Fed Contaminated Infant Formula
Consuming Similac Alimentum led to bloody stool, injuries and hospitalization, the infant's mother claims.
Consuming Similac Alimentum led to bloody stool, injuries and hospitalization, the infant's mother claims.
Contaminated Similac caused a baby to suffer gross and fine motor delays, which continue to persist, according to the lawsuit.
Infant antibiotic side effects may cause changes that last for 12 months, and prevent some of the benefits of breast feeding, researchers warn.
While early onset sepsis can be fatal, doctors may be contributing to antibiotic overuse and the evolution of resistant superbugs by giving it to children at low or no risk.
The outcome of birth injuries like cerebral palsy and other brain damage may be reduced by additional treatment. Researchers hope to move to large scale clinical trials next.