The Prices and Consumer Affairs Division is strongly warning consumers not to use certain infantΒ formulas made by Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition (MJN) after the producer made a voluntary recall of selected batches of infant formula powder due to a possibility of contamination Β with Cronobacter sakazakii in product sampled outside the U.S.
According to the manufacturer, parents should discard any affected formula. Specifically, Β consumers are advised not to use Nutramigen Powder in 12.6 and 19.8 oz cans if: Recalled Β product batches are ZL3FRW, ZL3FPE, ZL3FXJ, ZL3FQD, ZL3FMH, ZL3FHG with a Β UPC code of 300871239418 or 300871239456 and βUse By Dateβ of β1 Jan 2025β.Β
Nutramigen in 12.6 and 19.8 oz containers was manufactured in June 2023 and distributed Β primarily in June, July, and August 2023. No other U.S. distributed Nutramigen batches or other Β Reckitt products are impacted.
In a press release, the manufacturer stated that Cronobacter bacteria can cause severe, life threatening infections (sepsis) or meningitis (an inflammation of the membranes that protect the Β brain and spine). Symptoms of sepsis and meningitis may include poor feeding, irritability, Β temperature changes, jaundice (yellow skin and whites of the eyes), grunting breaths and abnormal Β movements. Cronobacter infection may also cause bowel damage and may spread through the Β blood to other parts of the body.
To find out if the product you have is included in this recall, consumers should check the bottom Β of the can to identify whether the batch number is affected. Consumers should contact their Β physician if they have any questions, or concerns or have experienced any problems related to Β using these infant formulas. For refunds, consumers should contact the place of purchase.
