Abbott Labs expands recall of its baby formulas after SECOND infant died following exposure to bacteria feared to have been present in powdered milk
Abbott Laboratories expanded its recall of Similac baby formulas on Monday after a second infant who used Similac PM 60/40 died
The product was not included in a recall issued on February 17 for certain lots of Alimentum, Similac and EleCare baby formulas
They were all produced at the company's Sturgis, Michigan facility where Cronobacter sakazakii was found in a 'non-product contact area'
The bacteria can cause severe blood infections and meningitis
Abbott Laboratories expanded its recall of Similac baby formulas on Monday, after a second infant who was exposed to the powdered baby formula died.
The company recalled Similac PM 60/40 cans and cases produced at its Sturgis, Michigan facility, after an unidentified infant who used the formula died of a Cronobacter sakazakii infection, which can cause severe blood infections and meningitis.
Similac PM 60/40 is marketed as a 'specialty formula for certain infants who would benefit from lowered mineral intake.' It was sold in the United States and Israel.
It was not included in a recall issued just a few days earlier for certain lots of Alimentum, Similac and EleCare baby formulas that were also produced at the Sturgis facility. One other baby previously died after exposure to deadly bacteria. That victim has not been identified either, but both babies who died are from Ohio.
The FDA had said at the time that it had received complaints dating back to September 16 of Cronobacter sakazakii infections, and are investigating the consumer complaints.
Both it and the Centers for Disease Control are also now conducting additional laboratory testing, and are working with Abbott to safely resume operations at the factory.
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