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Retailers Sold Recalled Baby Formula After FDA Warning
16 Dec
Summary
- Four major retailers sold recalled baby formula after November recall.
- Infant botulism outbreak sickened 51 babies across 19 states.
- FDA issued warning letters, demanding corrective actions from retailers.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to major retailers, including Walmart, Target, Kroger, and Albertsons, for continuing to sell recalled ByHeart infant formula. These products remained available on store shelves even after a recall was initiated in November.
The recalled formula is associated with an outbreak of infant botulism, a serious illness that has affected 51 infants across 19 states. Symptoms of infant botulism can range from constipation to severe breathing problems, posing a significant risk to vulnerable infants.
Retailers provided various reasons for the continued presence of recalled formula, such as lack of awareness or confusion over affected products. The FDA has given these companies 15 working days to outline their corrective actions to prevent future occurrences, with the threat of legal action if the issue is not adequately addressed.
