The FDA first received a report of a foodborne illness suspected to be linked to infant formula in September — 4 months before issuing a recall this week
The sweeping recall on Thursday of Similac, Alimentum and EleCare — amid a widespread shortage of infant formula on store shelves — comes after reports of illnesses. | Mark Duncan/AP PhotoThe FDA first received a report of a foodborne illness suspected to be linked to infant formula in September — four months before issuing a recall of three major brands this week after four babies were hospitalized and one died, according to a state agency.
“It often takes time to gather enough information to put the pieces of a puzzle together — or at least enough pieces to make clear the actions needed to protect public health,” said Doug Schultz, a spokesperson for the Minnesota Department of Health, explaining why one illness might not spark a recall. State agencies can’t institute national recalls; only FDA has that power.
“FDA has initiated an onsite inspection at the facility,” the agency said in its Thursday warning. “Findings to date include several positive Cronobacter results from environmental samples taken by FDA, and adverse inspectional observations by FDA investigators. A review of the firm’s internal records also indicate environmental contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and the firm’s destruction of product due to the presence of Cronobacter.
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