The Peruvian company Abbott Laboratories S.A. has reported the voluntary withdrawal of its infant formulas “Alimentum” (400 gr can), “Similac Alimentum Abbot” (400 gr can) and the powder mixture “Similac HMF/Similac Breast Milk Fortifier” (box x 50 sachets). of 0.9 g each), due to health problems experienced by four people in the United States, who consumed the products manufactured by Abbott Nutrition in Sturgis, Michigan.
As reported by the National Institute for the Defense of Competition and the Protection of Intellectual Property (Indecopi), the “voluntary withdrawal” of the products involved that are found in supermarkets, stores, warehouses, supply markets, chain stores has been ordered. pharmacies, drugstores, among others.
As explained by Abbott Laboratories to the General Directorate of Environmental Health and Food Safety (Digesa), the presence of the bacteria Cronobacter sakasakii or Salmonella Newport has been detected in affected consumers.
“The Directorate of the National Authority for Consumer Protection will be attentive to compliance with the actions by Abbot Laboratories SA, in order to guarantee that the rights of consumers are respected, according to the Code of Protection and Defense of the Consumer”, specified the Indecopi.
Cronobacter bacteria can cause a dangerous infection of the blood (septicemia) or cause inflammation of the lining that covers the brain and spinal cord (meningitis), according to the CDC.
Indecopi warns about the voluntary withdrawal of infant formulas manufactured by Abbott. Products involved are the infant formulas “Alimentum” (400 gr can), “Similac Alimentum Abbott” (400 gr can) and powder mixture “Similac HMF/Similac Breast Milk Fortifier” (box x 50 sachets of 0.9 gr each one).Photo: Indecopi
Similac: Abbott Orders US Recall
Abbott Nutrition reported this Thursday, through a statement, that the recall of the powdered formula is for specific lots of Similac, Alimentum and EleCare, which were manufactured at its facility in Sturgis, Michigan.
The company made the decision after suspicions of causing bacterial infections in four babies, and after death was reported in at least one case.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also warned consumers not to use or buy powdered infant formula that was manufactured at this facility.
The FDA reported that an inspection of the company’s facilities was conducted and several positive Cronobacter sakazakii results were found.
Source: Larepublica
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