FDA Criticizes Retailers For Slow Response To Baby Formula Recall
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is criticizing some of the country’s largest retailers for failing to promptly remove contaminated baby formula from their shelves. Walmart, Target, Kroger, and Albertsons continued to sell ByHeart infant formula for days or even weeks after a November 11 recall, federal officials say.
The recalled formula has been linked to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened more than 50 babies across 19 states. All of the affected infants required hospitalization and treatment, according to the FDA.
The agency says it sent warning letters to the retailers, urging them to act quickly to protect public health and prevent further cases. Officials are reminding consumers to check for recalled formula and avoid feeding it to infants.
The recalled formula has been linked to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened more than 50 babies across 19 states. All of the affected infants required hospitalization and treatment, according to the FDA.
The agency says it sent warning letters to the retailers, urging them to act quickly to protect public health and prevent further cases. Officials are reminding consumers to check for recalled formula and avoid feeding it to infants.
