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Is your baby formula making your infant sick? Signs to watch for

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The recent baby formula recall by Abbott Nutrition understandably has parents concerned about the health of their babies. One pediatrician told Fox News he has expanded his emergency room hospital examination screenings to include asking parents of sick infants, what type of formula does the baby use?

Dr. Matthew Harris, a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Northwell Health in New Hyde Park N.Y., told Fox News that there are certain symptoms to look for in infants who may have become sick after consuming the recalled lot of reportedly contaminated powdered baby formula.

Close-up of bottles of Similac brand pro sensitive infant or baby formula, Lafayette, California, September 30, 2021. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)

“Parents should be on the lookout for fever, vomiting, shortness of breath, or yellowing of the eyes or skin if their children are drinking these formulas, but once again we should caution parents that these are rare and Abbott has taken appropriate steps in minimizing the risk,” Harris told Fox News.  

As Fox News reported, Abbott Nutrition expanded its voluntary baby formula recall this week to include one lot of Similac PM 60/40 formula, after learning that an infant died who had “consumed Similac PM 60/40 from this lot” but that the cause of the infection “has not been determined.”  

ABBOTT NUTRITION’S BABY FORMULA RECALL WIDENS AFTER ANOTHER INFANT DIES

Harris told Fox News, this formula is specifically for children who are at high risk for nutrition, who have difficulty absorbing nutrients and is commonly used in premature children. 

The Similac PM 60/40 lot was manufactured in a Sturgis, Michigan facility, the same facility where three other powdered infant formulas: Similac, Alimentum and EleCare that were recalled last month, were produced, the Food and Drug Administration said in a report on their website. The formulas were recalled after the agency received reports of infants getting sick after consuming the formula, the FDA said. 

According to the FDA, so far there have been four reports of Cronobacter sakazakii infections in infants and one case of Salmonella Newport. The health agency said on its website, the illnesses resulted in hospitalization and “Cronobacter may have contributed to death in two patients.”

Abbott Divisional Vice President of Nutrition Global Research and Development Dr. Hakim Bouzamondo speaks during a keynote address by Abbott Chairman of the Board and CEO Robert B. Ford at CES 2022 at The Venetian Las Vegas on January 6, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Cronobacter sakazakiim is a particularly nasty gram-negative infection which is a type of severe bacterial infection,” Harris told Fox News in an interview and added, “There have been also cases of salmonella which is a more common bacterial infection that typically causes a diarrheal illness sometimes with fever in all sorts of children and infants.” 

Health experts said in some cases, cronobacter bacteria could cause life-threatening infections such as sepsis or meningitis. Harris said in the interview, if you think your child is sick, seek medical help and discuss any concerns with your pediatrician.

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Harris, who is also a father of an infant, told Fox News it was very difficult in the previous months to obtain regular formula due to global shipping issues and that this recent recall, while appropriate, can be quite crippling to parents of newborns, especially those of deprived socioeconomic need.

A biologist uses a Cell-Dyn 3200 analyzer, manufactured by Abbott Laboratories, to test blood samples in the medical laboratory of the Casa di Cura San Feliciano hospital in  Rome, Italy, on Monday, July 23, 2012.  (Photographer: Alessia Pierdomenico/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Abbott initiated the first voluntary recall on Feb. 17. The company said it tests for pathogens in its manufacturing facilities routinely and “found evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the plant in non-product contact areas” at the Michigan facility.  

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Abbott said on its website, its distributed product has not tested positive for the presence of Cronobacter sakazakii and that product samples of the recalled Similac PM 60/40 lot also recently tested negative for the bacteria. The company also stated on the site that it did not find evidence of salmonella Newport however the investigation is ongoing. 

To find out if you have a recalled formula lot click here.

Supplement facing recall over unapproved, ‘possibly unsafe’ additive

Two dietary supplements are facing a recall, according to a notice posted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s website this week. 

In a notice posted to the FDA’s website on Monday, Fusion Health and Vitality LLC said all of its 2020 lots of Core Essential Nutrients and of Immune Boost Sublingual Vitamin D3 are subject to the recall, each for different reasons.

This product has been found to contain an unapproved food additive, hordenine HCl, per the FDA notice.
(FDA)

The first, the company’s Core Essential Nutrients supplement, was found to contain an unapproved food additive known as hordenine HCl.

Hordenine HCl, according to the recall notice, “is possibly unsafe when taken by mouth. Hordenine HCl might have similar stimulant effects and side effects such as rapid heart rate and high blood pressure.” 

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The Core Essential Nutrients supplement was first shipped on Jan. 2 of this year, per the notice. 

“Immune Boost Labeling was found to contain statements that caused it to become and unapproved new drug under FDA labeling laws,” per the notice.
(FDA)

The recall also affects the company’s Immune Boost Sublingual Vitamin D3 over a labeling issue. 

“Immune Boost Labeling was found to contain statements that caused it to become an unapproved new drug under FDA labeling law,” the notice reads. 

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No adverse reactions related to either product have been reported to date, however. 

“Fusion Health and Vitality is notifying its customers by email and is arranging for return of all recalled products,” the company said. “Consumers that have product which is being recalled should stop using it and return it to Fusion Health and Vitality for destruction.”

DOG FOOD RECALLED OVER HIGH LEVELS OF MOLD BYPRODUCT: FDA

Consumers with further questions can contact Fusion Health and Vitality at 1-888-964-5327. 

Supplement facing recall over unapproved, ‘possibly unsafe’ additive

Two dietary supplements are facing a recall, according to a notice posted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s website this week. 

In a notice posted to the FDA’s website on Monday, Fusion Health and Vitality LLC said all of its 2020 lots of Core Essential Nutrients and of Immune Boost Sublingual Vitamin D3 are subject to the recall, each for different reasons.

This product has been found to contain an unapproved food additive, hordenine HCl, per the FDA notice.
(FDA)

The first, the company’s Core Essential Nutrients supplement, was found to contain an unapproved food additive known as hordenine HCl.

Hordenine HCl, according to the recall notice, “is possibly unsafe when taken by mouth. Hordenine HCl might have similar stimulant effects and side effects such as rapid heart rate and high blood pressure.” 

DOG FOOD RECALLED OVER SALMONELLA CONCERNS, FDA SAYS

The Core Essential Nutrients supplement was first shipped on Jan. 2 of this year, per the notice. 

“Immune Boost Labeling was found to contain statements that caused it to become and unapproved new drug under FDA labeling laws,” per the notice.
(FDA)

The recall also affects the company’s Immune Boost Sublingual Vitamin D3 over a labeling issue. 

“Immune Boost Labeling was found to contain statements that caused it to become an unapproved new drug under FDA labeling law,” the notice reads. 

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No adverse reactions related to either product have been reported to date, however. 

“Fusion Health and Vitality is notifying its customers by email and is arranging for return of all recalled products,” the company said. “Consumers that have product which is being recalled should stop using it and return it to Fusion Health and Vitality for destruction.”

DOG FOOD RECALLED OVER HIGH LEVELS OF MOLD BYPRODUCT: FDA

Consumers with further questions can contact Fusion Health and Vitality at 1-888-964-5327. 

Supplement facing recall over unapproved, ‘possibly unsafe’ additive

Two dietary supplements are facing a recall, according to a notice posted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s website this week. 

In a notice posted to the FDA’s website on Monday, Fusion Health and Vitality LLC said all of its 2020 lots of Core Essential Nutrients and of Immune Boost Sublingual Vitamin D3 are subject to the recall, each for different reasons.

This product has been found to contain an unapproved food additive, hordenine HCl, per the FDA notice.
(FDA)

The first, the company’s Core Essential Nutrients supplement, was found to contain an unapproved food additive known as hordenine HCl.

Hordenine HCl, according to the recall notice, “is possibly unsafe when taken by mouth. Hordenine HCl might have similar stimulant effects and side effects such as rapid heart rate and high blood pressure.” 

DOG FOOD RECALLED OVER SALMONELLA CONCERNS, FDA SAYS

The Core Essential Nutrients supplement was first shipped on Jan. 2 of this year, per the notice. 

“Immune Boost Labeling was found to contain statements that caused it to become and unapproved new drug under FDA labeling laws,” per the notice.
(FDA)

The recall also affects the company’s Immune Boost Sublingual Vitamin D3 over a labeling issue. 

“Immune Boost Labeling was found to contain statements that caused it to become an unapproved new drug under FDA labeling law,” the notice reads. 

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No adverse reactions related to either product have been reported to date, however. 

“Fusion Health and Vitality is notifying its customers by email and is arranging for return of all recalled products,” the company said. “Consumers that have product which is being recalled should stop using it and return it to Fusion Health and Vitality for destruction.”

DOG FOOD RECALLED OVER HIGH LEVELS OF MOLD BYPRODUCT: FDA

Consumers with further questions can contact Fusion Health and Vitality at 1-888-964-5327. 

Supplement facing recall over unapproved, ‘possibly unsafe’ additive

Two dietary supplements are facing a recall, according to a notice posted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s website this week. 

In a notice posted to the FDA’s website on Monday, Fusion Health and Vitality LLC said all of its 2020 lots of Core Essential Nutrients and of Immune Boost Sublingual Vitamin D3 are subject to the recall, each for different reasons.

This product has been found to contain an unapproved food additive, hordenine HCl, per the FDA notice.
(FDA)

The first, the company’s Core Essential Nutrients supplement, was found to contain an unapproved food additive known as hordenine HCl.

Hordenine HCl, according to the recall notice, “is possibly unsafe when taken by mouth. Hordenine HCl might have similar stimulant effects and side effects such as rapid heart rate and high blood pressure.” 

DOG FOOD RECALLED OVER SALMONELLA CONCERNS, FDA SAYS

The Core Essential Nutrients supplement was first shipped on Jan. 2 of this year, per the notice. 

“Immune Boost Labeling was found to contain statements that caused it to become and unapproved new drug under FDA labeling laws,” per the notice.
(FDA)

The recall also affects the company’s Immune Boost Sublingual Vitamin D3 over a labeling issue. 

“Immune Boost Labeling was found to contain statements that caused it to become an unapproved new drug under FDA labeling law,” the notice reads. 

CDC INVESTIGATES E. COLI OUTBREAK POTENTIALLY LINKED TO ROMAINE LETTUCE

No adverse reactions related to either product have been reported to date, however. 

“Fusion Health and Vitality is notifying its customers by email and is arranging for return of all recalled products,” the company said. “Consumers that have product which is being recalled should stop using it and return it to Fusion Health and Vitality for destruction.”

DOG FOOD RECALLED OVER HIGH LEVELS OF MOLD BYPRODUCT: FDA

Consumers with further questions can contact Fusion Health and Vitality at 1-888-964-5327. 

Manufacturer recalling ‘subpotent’ thyroid tablets, adverse effects reported, FDA says

A manufacturer is recalling thyroid tablets found to be subpotent and with adverse effects, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Acella Pharmaceuticals is recalling two lots of NP Thyroid, which “may have as low as 87% of the labeled amount of levothyroxine,” or less than the required amount, according to the company announcement posted by the FDA.

Acella Pharmaceuticals is recalling two lots of NP Thyroid, which “may have as low as 87% of the labeled amount of levothyroxine,” or less than the required amount. (Photo courtesy of the FDA)

(Photo courtesy of the FDA)

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The products may be too weak to fully treat hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), and patients could experience fatigue, constipation, and slow heart rate, among other effects, said the announcement.

There was also said to be a “reasonable risk of serious injury” for newborns and pregnant women with hypothyroidism.

“In elderly patients and patients with underlying cardiac disease toxic cardiac manifestations of hyperthyroidism may occur, such as cardiac pain, palpitations or cardiac arrhythmia,” the announcement reads.

“To date, Acella has received four reports of adverse events for these lot numbers possibly related to this recall,” it said.

The products under the recall are in 100-count bottles; one lot of 15-mg and a second lot of 120-mg NP Thyroid, Thyroid Tablets. Those taking the medication were advised to contact their healthcare provider before stopping use.

See more information about the recall here.

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Manufacturer recalling ‘subpotent’ thyroid tablets, adverse effects reported, FDA says

A manufacturer is recalling thyroid tablets found to be subpotent and with adverse effects, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Acella Pharmaceuticals is recalling two lots of NP Thyroid, which “may have as low as 87% of the labeled amount of levothyroxine,” or less than the required amount, according to the company announcement posted by the FDA.

Acella Pharmaceuticals is recalling two lots of NP Thyroid, which “may have as low as 87% of the labeled amount of levothyroxine,” or less than the required amount. (Photo courtesy of the FDA)

(Photo courtesy of the FDA)

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The products may be too weak to fully treat hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), and patients could experience fatigue, constipation, and slow heart rate, among other effects, said the announcement.

There was also said to be a “reasonable risk of serious injury” for newborns and pregnant women with hypothyroidism.

“In elderly patients and patients with underlying cardiac disease toxic cardiac manifestations of hyperthyroidism may occur, such as cardiac pain, palpitations or cardiac arrhythmia,” the announcement reads.

“To date, Acella has received four reports of adverse events for these lot numbers possibly related to this recall,” it said.

The products under the recall are in 100-count bottles; one lot of 15-mg and a second lot of 120-mg NP Thyroid, Thyroid Tablets. Those taking the medication were advised to contact their healthcare provider before stopping use.

See more information about the recall here.

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Manufacturer recalling ‘subpotent’ thyroid tablets, adverse effects reported, FDA says

A manufacturer is recalling thyroid tablets found to be subpotent and with adverse effects, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Acella Pharmaceuticals is recalling two lots of NP Thyroid, which “may have as low as 87% of the labeled amount of levothyroxine,” or less than the required amount, according to the company announcement posted by the FDA.

Acella Pharmaceuticals is recalling two lots of NP Thyroid, which “may have as low as 87% of the labeled amount of levothyroxine,” or less than the required amount. (Photo courtesy of the FDA)

(Photo courtesy of the FDA)

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The products may be too weak to fully treat hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), and patients could experience fatigue, constipation, and slow heart rate, among other effects, said the announcement.

There was also said to be a “reasonable risk of serious injury” for newborns and pregnant women with hypothyroidism.

“In elderly patients and patients with underlying cardiac disease toxic cardiac manifestations of hyperthyroidism may occur, such as cardiac pain, palpitations or cardiac arrhythmia,” the announcement reads.

“To date, Acella has received four reports of adverse events for these lot numbers possibly related to this recall,” it said.

The products under the recall are in 100-count bottles; one lot of 15-mg and a second lot of 120-mg NP Thyroid, Thyroid Tablets. Those taking the medication were advised to contact their healthcare provider before stopping use.

See more information about the recall here.

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Dog food recalled over high levels of mold byproduct: FDA

Heads up, pet owners: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced the voluntary recall of three dog foods over concerns the products contain a mold byproduct that is potentially above acceptable levels.

On Sept. 2, the FDA announced Sunshine Mills’ voluntary recall of the following three dogs foods:

  • Family Pet Meaty Cuts: Beef, Chicken & Cheese Flavors
  • Heartland Farms Grilled Favorites: Beef, Chicken & Cheese Flavor
  • Paws Happy Life Butcher’s Choice Dog Food

DOG FOOD RECALLED OVER SALMONELLA CONCERNS: FDA

The products were called back over concerns they contain above-limit levels of aflatoxin, which the FDA said is a “naturally occurring mold byproduct from the growth of Aspergillus flavus and can be harmful to pets if consumed in significant quantities.”

“The potential for aflatoxin levels above the acceptable limit in these products was discovered by routine sampling performed by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry showing that a sample of a single 4-pound bag of one lot of the product contained elevated levels of aflatoxin,” said the FDA, which noted that no illnesses have occurred in connection to the recalled dog foods.

The recall was issued as a precaution, and no other Sunshine Mills products are affected at this time.

The recall was issued as a precaution, and no other Sunshine Mills products are affected at this time. 
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The affected foods were distributed to retailers across the nation, and the FDA is now advising that any retailers who received the products to take them off store shelves. Consumers who purchased one of the recalled products can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund, according to the announcement.

“Pets that have consumed any of the recalled products and exhibit symptoms of illness including sluggishness or lethargy combined with a reluctance to eat, vomiting, yellowish tint to the eyes or gums, or diarrhea should be seen by a veterinarian,” the FDA said.

Consumers with further questions or concerns can contact the company’s customer service line at (800) 705-2111 or email customer.service@sunshinemills.com.

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Photos of the affected products can be found here.

The recall, announced earlier this month, is the second for Sunshine Mills in recent weeks. In late August, the company issued a voluntary recall over Nature’s Menu Super Premium Dog Food with a Blend of Real Chicken & Quail after a sample of the product tested positive for salmonella.

Dog food recalled over salmonella concerns: FDA

Heads up, pet owners: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week (FDA) announced a dog food recall over concerns that a product may be contaminated with salmonella.

Sunshine Mills issued a voluntary recall of Nature’s Menu Super Premium Dog Food with a Blend of Real Chicken & Quail after a sample of the product tested positive for salmonella, a bacteria that “can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products,” the FDA warned when announcing the recall earlier this week.

Heads up, pet owners: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week (FDA) announced a dog food recall over concerns the product may be contaminated with salmonella.
(iStock)

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The company issued the recall after the Georgia Department of Agriculture tested a sample from a single bag of the product, with the sample testing positive for salmonella. No illnesses have been reported to date.

“The firm conducted testing of multiple samples of the same lot which all tested negative for Salmonella. Salmonella may not be evenly distributed throughout a lot which is why it could have been found on one sample and not on multiple other samples of the same lot,” the federal agency explained.

Even so, Sunshine Mills recalled certain lots of the food “out of an abundance of caution.”

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The recalled products, which were distributed to retail stores across the country, can be identified with the UPC 7015514363 and UPC 7015514365. The affected products were sold in 3-pound bags and 13.5-pound bags.

The product comes in a 3-pound bag with the following lot codes:

  • TE1 20/April /2020, TE1 21/April/2020, TE1 22/April/2020, TE2 20/April /2020, TE2 21/April/2020,
  • TE2 22/April/2020, TE3 20/April/2020, TE3 21/April/2020, TE3 22/April/2020.

The product’s 13.5-pound bags have the following lot codes:

  • TB1 20/April /2020, TB1 21/April/2020, TB1 22/April/2020, TB2 20/April /2020, TB2 21/April/2020,
  • TB2 22/April/2020, TB3 20/April/2020, TB3 21/April/2020, TB3 22/April/2020.

Pets infected with salmonella can be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting.

“Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian,” the FDA said in announcing the recall.

In humans, salmonella infections usually result in stomach cramps, fever, and diarrhea up to six days after exposure. While most people recover without treatment, sometimes severe illnesses require hospitalization because the infection can spread from the intestines to the bloodstream and then elsewhere in the body.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends seeing your healthcare provider over concerning symptoms like high fever (above 102°F), blood in diarrhea and stool, or frequent vomiting.

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Fox News’s Kayla Rivas contributed to this report.