Operation Stork Speed, which was established last year by the Department of Health and Human Services and the FDA, addresses more hazards in infant formula, more specifically, botulism and Bacillus cereus. This program builds on the 2022 strategy to increase the resiliency of the U.S. infant formula market. The purpose of the program is to … Read more
How do you know your infant has cereulide poisoning? This toxin is produced by some strains of the bacteria Bacillus cereus. This pathogen is found in soil and dust, and can contaminate foods like pasta, rice, and dairy products. When the bacteria grow, they produce the toxin. Cereulide is very heat stable, meaning that it’s … Read more
A possible ByHeart infant formula botulism outbreak has sickened 13 babies, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). All 13 infants have been hospitalized. Two lots of the company’s infant formula have been recalled. The formula was sold online and nationwide at the retail level. The case count of babies with suspected … Read more
Consumer Reports has tested baby formula for the heavy metals lead and arsenic and found some with concerning levels. The tested 41 types of powdered formula, looking at established formulas like Enamel and Similac, popular store brands, imported brands, and newer foods like Bobbie. About half of the samples had potentially harmful of at least … Read more
Healthwest Goat Milk Recipe Kit is being recalled because the FDA says it does not meet all FDA requirements for infant formula, doesn’t provide sufficient nutrition as an infant formula, and the storage instructions may not be sufficient. The recalling firm is Healthwest Minerals Inc. doing business as Mount Capra Products of Chehalis, Washington. The … Read more
Sammy’s Milk is warning parents about the age range for their Goat Milk Toddler Formula. It should not be used as an infant formula. The company was asked by the FDA to provide a warning against the use of that formula as an infant formula becasue the FDA is concerned that the product may not … Read more
LittleOak Infant Formula products are not approved for sale in Canada, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). These products are made with natural goat milk. Last week, the FDA warned American parents against using these products because the company did not submit premarket notification to the government about the products safety and nutritional … Read more
The FDA is warning parents about LittleOak Natural Goat Milk Infant Formula because the company did not submit the required premarket notification to the FDA to demonstrate the safety and nutritional adequacy of the product. The FDA must review key information about the product ingredients, nutritional information, and manufacturing information before infant formula can be … Read more
Parent’s Choice Sensitivity Premium Infant Formula and Tippy Toes Sensitivity Premium Infant Formula are being recalled because these items were inadvertently released after being rejected. No specific reason for the rejection was given. The recall initiation date was June 16, 2023, but the classification date was not until September 6, 2023. Because this recall notice … Read more
Three infant food manufacturers received warning letters from the FDA after inspections were conducted at their facilities. The letters were for violations of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and FDA infant formula regulations. The letters were issued to ByHeart Inc., Mead Johnson Nutrition (Beckett), and Perrigo Wisconsin LLC. The letters “reflect findings from … Read more