FDA updated its report today. Here are the key facts:
Hospitalizations: 4
Reported Deaths: 2
Illness Onset Date Range: 9/6/2021 – 1/4/2022
States with Adverse Events: MN (1), OH (2), TX (1)
Product Distribution: Nationwide and International
The FDA is advising consumers not to use recalled Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare powdered infant formulas. Recalled products
02.28.2022 EXPANDED: In the United States, Abbott is voluntarily recalling one lot of Similac PM 60/40 (Lot # 27032K80 (can) / Lot # 27032K800 (case)) manufactured in Sturgis, Michigan. This is in addition to lots of Similac®, Alimentum® and EleCare® powder formula that were voluntarily recalled on Feb. 17. The action comes after learning
Total Adverse Events: 4
Hospitalizations: 4
Reported Deaths: 2
Illness Onset Date Range: 9/6/2021 – 1/4/2022
States with Adverse Events: MN (1), OH (2), TX (1)
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 products from Abbott
Enterobacter sakazakii was first described as a new bacterial species in 1980, and over a hundred scientific papers have been written about
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