A Baby Formula Sold Across Canada Has Been Recalled Due To Microbial Contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled an Enfamil brand baby formula sold across Canada due to possible Cronobacter sakazakii contamination.

According to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), "Cronobacter is a bacteria that occurs naturally in the environment. It's sometimes found in dry foods, such as powdered infant formula, powdered milk and herbal teas."

Here are all of the details regarding the recalled products:

• Enfamil Nutramigen A+ LGG Hypoallergenic (infant formula) | 561 g | UPC 0 56796 00498 2
• Enfamil Nutramigen A+ LGG Hypoallergenic (infant formula) | 4 x 561 g | UPC 0 56796 90498 5

Enfamil Nutramigen A+ LGG Hypoallergenic (infant formula)CFIA

The CFIA is currently conducting a food safety investigation, after Mead Johnson Nutrition (Canada) Co., the company behind Enfamil, triggered the recall.

The CFIA is verifying that the industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace. As of the time of publishing, no reported illnesses have been associated with consuming the affected baby formula.

Nevertheless, the PHAC indicated that while "food contaminated with Cronobacter sakazakii may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick." This type of bacteria can cause serious bloodstream and nervous system infections, and has been associated with "severe intestinal infections," and "blood poisoning," the PHAC said.

The federal health agency recommends verifying if you have any of the recalled items, if so, you must not consume, serve, use, sell or distribute the affected items. In fact, the PHAC suggests tossing out the recalled item immediately or returning it to the location in which you purchased it.

This is not the first time baby formula has faced food and safety issues in Canada. In February 2022, Similac infant formula products were also recalled by the CFIA due to salmonella contamination. And again in March 2023, Nestlé brand infant formula was also recalled across Canada due to possible Cronobacter sakazakii contamination.

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