baby formula recall

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."

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Babies are fragile, squirmy creatures, and it's just about all a new parent can do to keep them alive in this dangerous, pointy and bacteria-filled world. These four currently active recalls are for items related to children and babies, who are significantly more at risk of illness or injury than the average regular person.

If you have any of these items, or have given them to your baby, don't panic — just follow Health Canada's directions, stay calm and read your little one an extra bedtime story for me, if they like that sort of thing.

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is currently recalling a Nestlé brand infant formula due to possible Cronobacter sakazakii contamination. Health Canada issued a warning regarding the recall on March 18, 2023, which was triggered by Perrigo Company PLC.

Here are the details regarding the recalled baby formula:

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Health Canada has issued a warning regarding Abbott brand baby formula products due to possible microbial contamination, which are currently being recalled from Shoppers Drug Marts across Canada.

The Canadian pharmacy and grocer is pulling Abbott brand powdered infant formula products from its shelves due to possible Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella contamination.

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After news was released regarding the Similac recall in Canada, the parent company of baby formula brand Enfamil has stated that their products have not been affected and are safe for consumption.

Reckitt, the company behind consumer brands including Clearasil, Durex, Lysol, and Enfamil, released a statement on February 18 saying that they are aware of the Similac baby formula recall, and are reassuring consumers that "no Enfamil products are affected."

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