The FDA warned ByHeart about insanitary conditions in their facility more than two years ago during the worry about Cronobacter in infant formula. A warning letter was sent on August 30, 2023. The letter states, “During our inspection at the (b)(4) facility, FDA investigators found significant violations of Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Part … Read more
A study by Cornell researchers, published in the journal Nature, finds that there is deadly bacteria in raw cat food brands. The brands were not named. The researchers say that this is an issue because, “American consumers lack adequate education on the proper handling of foods, especially those intended to be served raw.” The BARF … Read more
Gerber Oat Banana Mango Baby Food is being recalled in Canada for possible Cronobacter contamination. Cronobacter bacteria can cause severe, life-threatening infections or meningitis in infants. Symptoms of this infection can include poor feeding, temperature changes, irritability, jaundice, grunting breaths and abnormal movements. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection … Read more
Baby Gourmet Organic Banana Oatmeal is being recalled in Canada for possible cronobacter contamination. Cronobacter can cause severe, life-threatening infections or meningitis in infants. Symptoms of this infection can include poor feeding, temperature changes, irritability, jaundice, grunting breaths and abnormal movements. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the … Read more
The recall of Crecelac Infant Formula for possible Cronobacter contamination has been updated to include more identifying information. There have been no reports of illness in association with the consumption of this product received by the FDA or the company to date. The recalling firm is Dairy Manufacturers Inc. of Prosper, Texas. The recalled product … Read more
Crecelac Goat Milk Infant Powdered Formula poses a Cronobacter risk according to the FDA. This product was sold at some retail stores in Texas and may have been sold in other locations in the United States. The recalled products from an earlier recall include: CRECELAC INFANT Powdered Goat-Milk Infant Formula with Iron 0 to 12 … Read more
Enfamil Nutramigen A+ LGG Infant Formula is being recalled in Canada for possible Cronobacter contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of the product. The recalling firm is Mead Johnson Nutrition (Canada) Company. Food contaminated with cronobacter can cause serious illness in infants. It is associated … Read more
Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula is being voluntarily recalled for possible Cronobacter contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition. The brand name is Enfamil. Cronobacter can cause severe, life-threatening infections or meningitis in infants. Symptoms of this … Read more
The FDA has issued updated compliance for infant formula after the disastrous shutdown of Abbott Nutrition for cronobacter contamination in 2022 that caused severe shortages. The press release states that, “This effort is part of the FDA’s ongoing commitment to strengthen the safety, resiliency, and oversight of the infant formula industry.” The FDA released its … Read more
A study conducted in the United Kingdom found that infants fed powered infant formula contract more gastrointestinal infections than breastfed infants. Part of the problem is contaminated infant feeding equipment. Almost 3/4 of infants in the UK get infant formula in the first 6 weeks. This number rises to 88% by 6 months of age. … Read more