The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is cautioning parents and caregivers after recent reports of infections and one death.
, the FDA said infections stemming from the bacteria Cronobacter sakazakii and the strain Salmonella Newport have been linked to powdered infant formula produced in Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, Michigan facility.
Consumers are advised to avoid certain powdered infant formula products that come from this location while the administration works with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as state and local partners to examine these reports. According to the FDA, symptoms of Cronobacter bacteria include life-threatening infections like sepsis, meningitis, temperature changes and bowel damage. Salmonella can also cause life-threatening conditions. Other symptoms include fever, abdominal cramps, aches, fever, diarrhea.
In a statement to TODAY, a spokesperson said Abbott Nutrition values the trust of parents to provide safe food for their kids and that it will “do whatever it takes to keep that trust and resolve this situation.”. Major chains like CVS, Walmart and Target are currently battling supply issues.
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