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• Similac Bacterial Contamination Caused Infant Brain Infection, Lawsuit Claims

  April 25, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A baby who suffered a brain infection after eating allegedly contaminated Similac infant formula now faces gross and fine motor delays, according to a recently filed lawsuit.

• Mother Files Similac Lawsuit Over Infant Death from NEC Complications

  April 22, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A wrongful death lawsuit claims Similac NEC complications were fatal for a premature infant.

• Centralization Sought for Lawsuits Over Recalled Similac, Alimentum and EleCare Formula

  April 18, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  The JPML has received a request to centralize all lawsuits over recalled Similac, Ailmentum and EleCare infant formula, which has been linked to a number of infant illnesses and deaths.

• Baby Formula Shortages Continue Following Similac Recalls and Supply Chain Problems

  April 12, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  Recent Similac recalls have made an ongoing baby formula shortage worse nationwide, with 30% of the most popular brands sold out across the country.

• NEC Lawsuits Over Similac and Enfamil Centralized Together in Federal Multidistrict Litigation (MDL)

  April 11, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  The U.S. JPML has consolidated all Similac and Enfamil NEC lawsuits for pretrial proceedings.

• Newborn NEC Diagnosis Caused By Similac and Enfamil Fed in NICU, Lawsuit Alleges

  April 8, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A premature newborn's NEC diagnosis was the result of being fed Similac and Enfamil while in NICU, his mother's lawsuit states.

• Manufacturing Problems That Led To Similac Formula Recall Highlighted in FDA Inspection Report

  April 5, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  FDA inspectors found numerous problems at a manufacturing facility linked to a Similac, EleCare and Alimentum baby formula recall, including failures to determine if complaints the company received were signs of a potential health threat.

• Similac, Enfamil NEC Lawsuit Filed Against Hospital and Infant Formula Manufacturers

  April 4, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  Feeding a premature infant Similac and Enfamil infant formula led to the development of necrotizing enterocolitis and permanent injuries, a recently-filed lawsuit claims.

• JPML to Hear Oral Arguments Today About Where to Centralize NEC Lawsuits Over Similac and Enfamil Formula

  March 31, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A panel of federal judges will hear arguments from all parties calling for the creation of a multidistrict litigation for NEC lawsuits involving Similac and Enfamil infant formula products.

• Pediatricians Group Releases Guidelines on How Healthcare Personnel Can Avoid Undue Industry Influences

  March 29, 2022

  Russell Maas

  Pediatricians and other healthcare professionals need to be aware of potential ways they could be influenced by the medical industry to use their products, which can result in not providing patients with the best treatment, according to a new policy statement by the American Academy of Pediatrics.