Selected Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Recalled Due to Possibility of Bacterial Contamination

January 3, 2024 Childcare, Children, Health, News, Washington, Washington Department of Health
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OLYMPIA, WA – Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition is recalling select batches of Nutramigen Powder, a specialty infant formula for the dietary management of cow’s milk allergy, due to a possibility of contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii . The Washington Department of Health says products were produced in June 2023 and the following batches are subject to recall:
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Product Description:
Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder sold in 12.6 and 19.8oz cans

Batch Numbers (printed on bottom of can):

  • ZL3FHG (12.6 oz cans)
  • ZL3FMH (12.6 oz cans)
  • ZL3FPE (12.6 oz cans)
  • ZL3FQD (12.6 oz cans)
  • ZL3FRW (19.8 oz cans)
  • ZL3FXJ (12.6 oz cans)

UPC:
300871239418 or 300871239456

Use by Date:
1 Jan 2025

Product Distribution
These items were shipped to national retailers. We do not have specific distribution information for Washington at this time and will provide more distribution details if available. WIC partners have been notified of the recall.

Associated Illnesses
There have been no reports of illness due to consumption of the recalled products.

Additional Information
The problem was discovered based on product testing outside the United States. Based on the limited availability of the remaining stock of this special infant formula, it is believed that much, if not all, of the products recalled in the United States have been consumed. For additional information, see the company announcement on the FDA website at: Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition Voluntarily Recalls Select Batches of Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder Because of Possible Health Risk | FDA

Consumer Guidance
Consumers with recalled product should contact their pediatrician for any health concerns or may contact the company at 866-534-9986 or email at consumer.relations@rb.com for recall information.

Local Health Jurisdictions in Washington are not being asked to participate in any formal recall verification activities at this time, but appropriate staff should be aware of the food recall.

You are receiving this message because you expressed interest in receiving notification regarding food recalls affecting Washington state. This recall will be posted on our website shortly. To see other recent food recalls affecting Washington state, visit www.doh.wa.gov/foodrecalls.