“After a thorough review of all available data, there is no evidence to link our formulas to these infant illnesses,” Abbott Nutrition said in a statement.
Several brands of baby formula have suffered recalls following health concerns about the products as baby formula is currently difficult to find in the United States. Back in late February, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a voluntary recall for some Similac, Alimentum and EleCare baby powdered formulas. According to the FDA, the brands are owned and manufactured by Abbott Nutrition. The governmental agency said the move happened after complaints of “bacterial infections in four infants who consumed powdered infant formula produced in Abbott Nutrition’s facility in Sturgis, Michigan.” The FDA went on to state that the four infants did require hospitalization, while two of the four died. The recall of the powdered baby formula comes as there is a baby formula shortage across the country.
