Reckitt Benckiser’s Mead Johnson Nutrition Announces Voluntary Recall of Nutramigen Baby Formula Powder
Reckitt Benckiser's Mead Johnson Nutrition, a prominent manufacturer of baby formula, has issued a voluntary recall of specific batches of its Nutramigen Powder infant formula. The recall, announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), stems from concerns of potential bacterial contamination.
Nutramigen Powder, designed for infants allergic to cow’s milk, was produced in June and distributed over the summer months. Reckitt Benckiser, in a statement relayed by the FDA, highlighted the limited availability of this specialized formula, suggesting that most of the recalled product may already have been consumed by customers.
Despite no reported cases of illness or adverse events to date, the company is proactively urging consumers who have purchased Nutramigen to verify the batch numbers on the bottom of the cans. The recall affects the following batch numbers, along with their corresponding can sizes:
- ZL3FHG (12.6 oz cans)
- ZL3FMH (12.6 oz cans)
- ZL3FPE (12.6 oz cans)
- ZL3FQD (12.6 oz cans)
- ZL3FRW (19.8 oz cans)
- ZL3FXJ (12.6 oz cans)
The potential bacterial contamination raises serious health concerns, as it could lead to life-threatening conditions such as sepsis and meningitis. These conditions often present symptoms that include jaundice, changes in temperature, poor feeding, irritability, difficulty breathing, and unusual movements.
This recall is a precautionary measure to safeguard the health of infants who may be vulnerable to such infections. Parents and caregivers are advised to check their formula supplies and contact healthcare professionals if they have concerns about their child's health or if they have used the affected product.
