Enfamil in the News
Recently Enfamil newborn powered formula has been in the news due to the unfortunate passing of a 10 day old baby boy in Lebanon, Mo. He died on Sunday from a rare bacterial infection. The product the he ingested was Enfamil PREMIUM Newborn 12.5 ounce powder with number ZP1K7G on the bottom of the can. There has not been a recall of this product, but is being tested by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with the assistance of Enfamil.
In a statement released by Mead Johnson Nutrition, the makers of Enfimil, they said “We are working with health authorities to support their efforts to identify the source or cause of the infant's infection. All the employees at Mead Johnson Nutrition wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family.”
The company said that it had tested all of its formula for Cronobacter, the rare bacteria. It said that its records showed that the batch bought by the Missouri infant’s family had been tested before it was distributed and that no Cronobacter had been found.
Health officials say it is important for parents to take precautions when preparing formula. That includes washing hands thoroughly, sterilizing bottles and other feeding equipment and preparing only enough formula for a single feeding. The bacterium could grow over time if it was in the formula, and holding onto mixed formula for more than one feeding could increase the chance of infection.
Enfamil has set up a phone line for anyone that has any questions, 1-800-BABY-123. They have also released a statement on their website: www.enfamilalerts.com
