Delegates opposed the resolution, demanding that language calling on governments to “protect, promote and support breastfeeding” be deleted. STORY AT-A-GLANCE According to the World Health Organization (WHO), between 2011 and 2016, only 40 percent of infants under the age of 6 months were being exclusively breastfed, worldwide. Thanks to growing awareness of the science behind…
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…
Most Baby Formula Health Claims Not Based on Evidence, Undermines Breastfeeding: Researchers
February 21, 2023
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The majority of health claims on baby formula products are backed by little to no scientific evidence, an international survey found, with researchers calling for more rigorous marketing regulations. Scientists from the Imperial College London said regulations need to provide better protections against harms linked with the aggressive marketing of baby formula. They argue that…
Reckitt Recalls 145,000 Cans of Baby Formula Over Possible Deadly Bacteria Contamination
Nutrition product maker Reckitt is voluntarily recalling 145,000 cans of baby formula “out of an abundance of caution” due to possible cross-contamination with the potentially deadly bacteria, Cronobacter sakazakii. In a notice on Feb. 19, the British consumer goods company said it is recalling select batches of ProSobee 12.9 oz. Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula as a precautionary measure after…
Top FDA Safety Official Frank Yiannas Resigns
A top Food and Drug Administration (FDA) safety official resigned this week due to concerns about the agency’s oversight structure and the infant formula shortage. Frank Yiannas, the deputy commissioner for food policy and response since 2018, told FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf that he’s leaving the agency in February. “Today, I informed Commissioner [Robert]…
Abbott Withdrawing Infant Formula From China Amid Declining Birth Rates
December 22, 2022
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News Analysis After 24 years in China, Abbott, the largest U.S. supplier of infant formula, has decided to pull out a significant part of its operations from China. In recent years, the number of newborns in China has dropped significantly while more and more foreign companies are moving their supply chains out of the country….
Baby Formula Recalled Across US Over Potential Contamination of Deadly Bacteria
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that a baby formula maker issued a voluntary recall of its formula after it found the “potential for cross-contamination” with a potentially deadly bacteria. The recall involves ByHeart’s Whole Nutrition Infant Formula, which was initiated after a sample conducted by a third-party packager found Cronobacter sakazakii, according to the…
Baby Formula Recalled Across US Over Potential Deadly Bacteria Contamination
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that a baby formula maker issued a voluntary recall of its formula after it found the “potential for cross-contamination” with a potentially deadly bacteria. The recall involves ByHeart’s Whole Nutrition Infant Formula, which was initiated after a sample conducted by a third-party packager found Cronobacter sakazakii, according to the…
FDA Unveils Plan Aimed at Preventing Outbreaks of Deadly Bacteria in Baby Formula
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Nov. 16 said it is developing a new plan which aims to prevent outbreaks of Cronobacter bacteria in instant baby formula. In a statement, the agency said it would review and update current guidance and rules regarding the manufacturing of infant powdered formula and is considering whether to establish…
Abbott Nutrition Recalls Some of Its Liquid Baby Formula
Abbott Nutrition on Friday announced it’s recalling some of its baby formula products sent to hospitals and retailers in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean because of the risk some may be spoiled. The company said the voluntary recall is for certain lots of its two fluid-ounce bottles of “Ready-to-Feed” liquid products for infants…
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