Four babies have fallen ill so far, prompting a product recall.
does not include the metabolic deficiency nutrition formulas or liquid formulas and it does not impact powder formulas from other manufacturing facilities, according to the press release.
According to the release, Abbott performs routine testing in their facilities for pathogens like Cronobacter sakazakii. During a recent check, Cronobacter sakazakii was found in the Michigan plant “in non-product contact areas,” but they did not find evidence of the Salmonella.
"We know parents depend on us to provide them with the highest quality nutrition formulas," Joe Manning, executive vice president of nutritional products at Abbott said in the press release."We're taking this action so parents know they can trust us to meet our high standards, as well as theirs. We deeply regret the concern and inconvenience this situation will cause parents, caregivers, and health care professionals.
Infants who consume the Cronobacter sakazaki bacteria may experience fever, poor feeding, excessive crying, or low energy, according to Abbott’s press release. In more serious illnesses, infants may experience seizures, sepsis, or severe meningitis, which may lead to brain abscesses or infarcts, hydrocephalus, or other serious long-term neurological problems.
Cronobacter infections are diagnosed by laboratory culture. If an infant has Crosonacter sepsis or meningitis, they should be taken to a hospital for additional testing to determine the severity of the illness and for treatment. There have been no confirmed reports that Cronobacter infections can spread through person-to-person contact.
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