Category: Cronobacter sakazakii

Gerber Baby Formula Potentially Contaminated With Bacteria Distributed to Stores Across US Despite Recall: FDA

Gerber baby formula that was recalled in March due to a possible link to Cronobacter sakazakii contamination was distributed to multiple retailers even after the initial recall notice was published, federal health officials said on May 14. Gerber parent company Perrigo on March 17 announced the voluntary recall of certain lots of Gerber Good Start SoothePro Powdered Infant…


Bacterial Infection Linked to Recent Baby Formula Shortage May Join Federal Disease Watchlist

An infection from Cronobacter sakazakii, the bacteria that can contaminate infant formula, could soon join the federal disease watchlist. Cronobacter infections typically strike infants under 2 months old and can be fatal or permanently disabling. The same germ is linked to a recall and nationwide shortage of powdered infant formula, according to the U.S. Centers…


Gerber Baby Formula Recalled Due to Possible Bacteria Contamination

Gerber parent company Perrigo is recalling certain lots of Gerber infant formula due to a possible link to Cronobacter sakazakii contamination, according to a company announcement published March 17 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The voluntary recall impacts Gerber Good Start SoothePro Powdered Infant Formula that was manufactured in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, between Jan. 2…