A new study raises concerns over powdered infant formula preparation machines.
A study by Swansea University academics in the UK into powdered infant formula preparation safety has revealed that 85% of the 74 infant formula preparation machines tested by parents in UK homes did not appear to produce water that would be hot enough to kill all harmful bacteria in infant formula, and this could pose a serious risk to infant health.
Jonie Cooper, a parent who took part in the study, said:"When I first tested my prep machine, using the setting for a 4-ounce bottle of formula, I got a temperature of 52C. When I saw this I was shocked because I trusted the machine to follow the NHS guidelines on the temperature of the water, because it was specifically designed for babies. I advise parents using a prep machine to check the temperature of the water.
Professor Robin May, Chief Scientific Advisor at the FSA said:"The study is funded by UKRI and The Food Standards Agency and delivered in collaboration with the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council and the Economic and Social research Council . "The FSA is working closely with other partners including the Office for Product Safety and Standards to determine whether any further actions are required."Aimee Grant, Sara Jones, Vicky Sibson, Rebecca Ellis, Abbie Dolling, Tara McNamara, Jonie Cooper, Susan Dvorak, Sharon Breward, Phyll Buchanan, Emma Yhnell, Amy Brown.A survey finds nearly half of parents who rely on formula for their babies resorted to potentially harmful feeding methods during the infant formula ...
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