SFA published on Facebook yesterday (23 Feb) on the recall of a product with the possible presence of bacteria.
Here is what SFA said:
Further to the media release on 19 Feb 2022, SFA has directed the recall of an additional affected product – Similac Human Milk Fortifier, due to the possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport.
The recall for both affected products have been completed. Parents or caregivers who are concened should stop using these products. They should seek medical assistance should their infants feel unwell after consuming the affected products.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a notification that they are working with Abbott Nutrition to initiate a voluntary recall of Abbott Alimentum powdered infant formula from USA due to the possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport. The U.S. authorities are investigating consumer complaints of infections reportedly linked to consumption of the product.
What to do?
Parents or caregivers who are concerned should stop using these products. They should seek medical
assistance should their infants feel unwell after consuming the affected products.