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Privacy NoticeParents all across the country are being urgently asked to stop using a popular baby formula after the manufacturer was forced to recall it over fears it could cause life threatening illnesses such as Meningitis and Sepsis. Nutramigen baby formula, which is widely used to supplement the diet of infants who suffer from a cow’s milk allergy, has been subject to a recall by manufacturer Reckitt after concerns were raised that it may have been contaminated with Cronobacter sakazakii. The bacteria can cause fever, diarrhoea and in severe cases even death in newborns if it progresses to a more serious illness, with parents advised to stop using the formula immediately if they think they have been affected.
The Nutramigen stage 1 and 2 baby formula powders are used for babies with cow’s milk protein allergy
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Reckitt made the decision to recall the product after an “isolated overseas sample” tested positive for the bug, and insisted that the current recall was only a “precautionary measure” to ensure the safety of its customers. The recall currently applies to three products as follows: Nutramigen LGG Stage 1 Hypoallergenic Formula 400g – ZL3F7D (best before July 1, 2025) Nutramigen LGG Stage 2 Hypoallergenic Formula 400g – ZL3FAA (best before July 1, 2025) Nutramigen LGG Stage 2 Hypoallergenic Formula 400g – ZL3FDM (best before July 1, 2025) Nutramigen is widely available both with and without a prescription and can typically be purchased in most high street pharmacies or online. Parents are being advised to stop using the formula immediately and return the items to the pharmacy where they purchased them from, so that Reckitt can investigate the products and conduct a “thorough investigation” to work out if and how the formula may have been contaminated.
Three different products by the brand have been recalled after fears they may be contaminated with a potentially dangerous bacteria
The bacteria that has caused the concern, Cronobacter sakazakii, usually occurs naturally in the environment and falling ill from it is very rare, however infections arising from the bacteria can prove to be fatal to newborns, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Most cases of infection would however be milder, with symptoms ranging from fever and excessive crying, to diarrhoea and poor feeding. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) warned: “Symptoms caused by Cronobacter sakazakii usually include fever and diarrhoea.
Anyone concerned about their baby is advised to seek medical advice immediately if they appear unwell
“In severe cases, it may lead to sepsis or meningitis, which include symptoms in infants including poor feeding, irritability, temperature changes, jaundice (yellow skin and whites of the eyes) and abnormal breaths and movements.” Infants younger than two months old, born prematurely or with underlying health conditions that have led to weakened immune systems are the most at risk of falling seriously unwell from the bacteria. Any parent who is concerned about their baby should seek medical advice immediately if they appear to be unwell, with help and support available from both their local GP, and by calling 111 for medical advice.Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnHealth
