Powdered Baby Formula Recalled After Complaints of Contamination

Powdered Baby Formula Recalled, After Complaints of Contamination.
On February 17, the Food and Drug
Administration announced an investigation
into a powdered infant formula.
NBC reports that the investigation comes after
four children contracted serious infections. .
The FDA said that the infections stemmed
from the bacterium Cronobacter sakazakii
and the strain Salmonella Newport.
The bacterium have been linked to
a powdered infant formula produced in
Abbott Nutrition's Sturgis, Michigan, facility. .
The four infants affected were in three states:, Minnesota, Ohio and Texas. .
According to the FDA, all four children were
hospitalized, and one death may be connected
to the Cronobacter sakazakii bacterium. .
The FDA encourages parents or caregivers whose children
have recently consumed these products to contact
a health care provider and seek medical attention immediately. .
NBC reports that consumers are advised to avoid
powdered infant formula produced in the Abbott Nutrition
facility, including Similac, Alimentum and ElaCare.
Abbott Nutrition issued a recall of the affected products, while also stating that none of the company's distributed products has tested positive for either bacterium. .
In a statement to NBC, a spokesperson said that
the company would "do whatever it takes" to keep
the trust of parents "and resolve the situation.".
In a statement to NBC, a spokesperson said that
the company would "do whatever it takes" to keep
the trust of parents "and resolve the situation.".
NBC reports that the recall comes amid
a baby formula shortage, with major
chains experiencing supply issues.