Walmart Pulls One Batch of Enfamil Newborn Formula from Shelves
Following the death of a 10-day-old baby in Missouri, all 12.5-ounce cans of Enfamil Newborn Formula with lot number ZP1K7G have been pulled from the shelves of Walmart stores nationwide. Avery Cornett died last weekend of an infection caused by Cronobacter.
Infections from this bacteria are rare, but have been linked to baby formula before. In fact, powdered formula is usually tested for Cronobacter as part of the manufacturing process.
A spokesperson for Enfamil told NPR that the company had re-checked the batch Walmart pulled from shelves, and the formula had tested as free of Cronobacter.
Health officials in Missouri are also testing the water used to make the formula, and are looking for other possible sources of infection, according to USA Today. The Associated Press reports that another Missouri baby also became infected with Cronobacter after being fed with powdered formula. The second baby recovered from the infection. It hasn't been reported yet whether or not the formula in the second case was Enfamil or another brand.
Only cans of Enfamil Newborn powder formula from the potentially affected lot have been removed from stores. No recall has been issued at this time. If you're concerned, you can simply use a can of formula with a different lot number until we know more.
Infections from this bacteria are rare, but have been linked to baby formula before. In fact, powdered formula is usually tested for Cronobacter as part of the manufacturing process.
A spokesperson for Enfamil told NPR that the company had re-checked the batch Walmart pulled from shelves, and the formula had tested as free of Cronobacter.
Health officials in Missouri are also testing the water used to make the formula, and are looking for other possible sources of infection, according to USA Today. The Associated Press reports that another Missouri baby also became infected with Cronobacter after being fed with powdered formula. The second baby recovered from the infection. It hasn't been reported yet whether or not the formula in the second case was Enfamil or another brand.
Only cans of Enfamil Newborn powder formula from the potentially affected lot have been removed from stores. No recall has been issued at this time. If you're concerned, you can simply use a can of formula with a different lot number until we know more.
- WebMD - Formula Investigated in Baby's Death
- NPR - Walmart Pulls Formula After Baby's Death
- AP - Walmart Pulls Formula After Baby Dies in Missouri
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