Major baby formula recalled after potentially deadly bacteria discovered
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At least five batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula were recalled, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The recall is “due to the potential for cross-contamination with cronobacter sakazakii,” the FDA said, according to a Tuesday report.
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A third-party agency sampled the formula and discovered it tested positive for the bacteria.
Cronobacter “can cause severe, life-threatening infections,” including sepsis and meningitis, according to the recall.
“All product packaged [the day the formula that tested positive was manufactured], and the first production on the next day, was isolated for destruction and not distributed,” ByHeart said in its recall notice.
“Out of an abundance of caution, we are now recalling all product produced during the entire production run.”
Products affected by the recall include ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula, a milk-based powder with iron.
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No illnesses as a result of ByHeart’s recalled items have been reported.