The recalled infant formulas have been linked to four infant illnesses involving cronobacter and Salmonella. All four babies have required hospitalization and one has died. The death in under investigation.
The recalled formulas were sold in the United States and many other countries under the brand names Similac, Alimentum and EleCare. The recalled formulas can be identified by checking the packaging for the following information:
the first two digits of the code are 22 through 37; and
the code on the container contains K8, SH or Z2; and
the expiration date is 4-1-2022 (APR 2022) or later.
In response to the recall, the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is strongly encouraging WIC agencies in states, territories and tribal nations to take immediate action to ensure that WIC participants can exchange their recalled baby formula and can use WIC benefits to purchase products that have not been recalled. The FNS has offered WIC agencies the opportunity to request waivers of certain WIC regulations to offer maximum flexibility to address this issue.The following waivers have been offered to WIC agencies:
The FNS is working closely with WIC agencies as they review and implement these flexibilities, in coordination with their vendors and local offices. The FNS is issuing these waivers under the authority provided by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.“We are committed to providing WIC participants with access to a variety of safe and healthy foods, including infant formula,” said FNS Administrator Cindy Long. “We applaud the WIC community’s quick response to ensure they have the flexibilities needed to quickly respond to the COVID-19 related nationwide supply chain issues that have been exacerbated by this recall.”FNS has issued reminders about options for returns and exchanges of recalled product and has posted several resources at infant formula safety.Additional Information
The News Desk team at Food Safety News covers breaking developments, regulatory updates, recalls, and key topics shaping food safety today. These articles are produced collaboratively by our editorial staff.
Domestic food safety practices have hardly changed over a 5-year period, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Findings come from a report on consumers’ self-reported practices in the home
Spring holidays bring families and friends together for Easter ham, Passover brisket, and Mother’s Day egg-based brunch dishes. As consumers across America prepare these traditional meals for gatherings, following
Health officials in England and Wales have warned people about the risk of catching harmful infections from animals.
Public Health Wales said it was important that people do not pick
Gifting live chicks, ducklings and bunnies as Easter presents remains a popular tradition, but public health officials warn the practice continues to fuel Salmonella outbreaks and animal welfare concerns.
Salmonella
A supplier of ready-to-eat hummus products in South Africa is facing a fine after Listeria was found in its products.
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) referred BM Foods Manufacturers to
Auricchio brand Taleggio D.O.P. Cheese is being recalled in Canada because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
This recall was triggered by the company, according to the Canadian Food
7-Eleven brand sandwiches, subs and wraps are being recalled in Canada because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
The products were distributed to 7-Eleven stores in Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan.
Liquid Blenz Corp. of Rockville Center, NY, is recalling all codes of Good Brain Tonic because of Botulism potential.
The Good Brain Tonic was distributed nationwide in retail stores and
