Total Adverse Events: 5 (4 Cronobacter, 1 Salmonella)
Hospitalizations: 5
Reported Deaths: 2
Adverse Event Dates: 9/16/2021 – 1/4/2022
States with Adverse Events: MN (1), OH (2), TX (2)
Product Distribution: Nationwide and International
The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners are investigating consumer complaints and/or reports of infant illness related to
On February 10, 2022, CDC was notified of FDA’s investigation of consumer complaints of infant illness related to products from Abbott Nutrition
This is a new reported illnesses. The FDA had been investigating complaints of four infant illnesses from three states – Ohio, Minnesota and Texas. All four cases related to these complaints were hospitalized and Cronobacter may have contributed to a death in one case.
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau
Vadilal Industries (USA) Inc. of Newark, NJ is voluntarily recalling two batches of frozen Custard Apple Pulp because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with
2008 Powdered Infant Formula – Cronobacter sakazakii
Powdered infant formula is not sterile and has been implicated in Cronobacter outbreaks. Cronobacter is a rare cause of infant blood infections and meningitis; it carries a 40% mortality rate. Two infants, in New Mexico, who were not related to one another, and lived 200 miles apart, developed
The table below shows information about four other ongoing outbreak investigations being managed by FDA’s CORE Response Teams and one investigation that has been closed. The investigations are in a variety of stages. Some outbreaks have limited information with active investigations ongoing, others may be near completion. The table below has been abbreviated to show
One ill with Salmonella, Three ill with Cronobacter sakazakii with one death in Minnesota, Ohio and Texas
FDA: Findings to date include several positive Cronobacter results from environmental samples taken by FDA at Abbott in Sturgis, Michigan facility.
FDA: A review of the Abbott ’s internal records also indicate environmental contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii.
FDA:
Around 50 percent of infants who have an Cronobacter sakazakii die.
Cronobacter sakazakii is a bacterium that causes a rare but often fatal infection of the bloodstream and central nervous system. Infants with weakened immune systems, particularly premature infants, are most likely to contract an Cronobacter infection, although the bacteria have caused illnesses in all
The FDA is advising consumers not to use Similac, Alimentum or EleCare powdered infant formulas if:
the first two digits of the code are 22 through 37 and
the code on the container contains K8, SH, or Z2, and
the expiration date is 4-1-2022 (APR 2022) or later
The FDA, along with CDC and state
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is advising consumers who have any Dog Gone Dog Treats to dispose of them. There have been three cases of salmonellosis (infection with the Salmonella bacteria) linked to individuals handling these dog treats. The cases include two adults in their 70s and a child; all are residents of