Coverage dated February 17, 2022 to February 18, 2022

Abbott recalls baby formulas after four infants reportedly fall ill

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The powder formulas were distributed across the country, and possibly exported to other countries, the FDA said.

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  1. KTVU San Francisco

    Baby formula recall 2022: Some Similac, Alimentum and EleCare products tied to illness (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    The FDA warned parents not to use certain Similac, Alimentum and EleCare formula products linked to bacterial contamination amid reports of hospitalizations and one death.

  2. NBC New York

    Recall Alert: Infant Formulas Tied to Infections (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    The recall affects certain lots of Similac, Alimentum and EleCare. The product was distributed throughout the U.S. and overseas.

  3. KVUE

    FDA: Do not use recalled infant formulas tied to infections (opens KVUE)

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    KVUE's feed description

    Parents are urged to stop using three popular infant formula brands with numbers and expiration dates because of reports of bacterial infection.

  4. CBS News

    Abbott recalls baby formulas after four infants reportedly fall ill (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The powder formulas were distributed across the country, and possibly exported to other countries, the FDA said.

  5. East Idaho News

    Urgent recall issued for baby formula after infant dies, 4 are hospitalized (opens East Idaho News)

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    East Idaho News's feed description

    The following is a news release from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Abbot Laboratories announced Thursday it was recalling powdered infant formulas (including Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare) made at a facility in Sturgis, Michigan, after four consumers complained about bacterial infect…

  6. Wyoming Tribune Eagle

    FDA Warns of Infant Formula Powders Tied to Infections (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)

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    Wyoming Tribune Eagle's feed description

    FRIDAY, Feb. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Several powdered infant formula products have been recalled by Abbott Inc., following reports of four infants developing bacterial infections after consuming the products,

  7. Insider

    FDA advises parents to skip some Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare powdered infant formulas after reports of bacterial infections and one possible death (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Affected brands are produced by parent company Abbott Nutrition at a facility in Sturgis, Michigan. Abbott announced a recall on Thursday.

  8. KIII Corpus Christi

    What you need to know about the baby formula recall (opens KIII Corpus Christi)

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    KIII Corpus Christi's feed description

    Three popular infant formula brands, Similac, Alimentum and EleCare, from one Michigan plant, have been recalled after they were linked to infections.

  9. The Hill

    Three baby formulas recalled by Abbott Nutrition amid warnings from FDA (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Abbott Nutrition on Thursday announced a recall of three of its infant formulas after four babies who consumed the company's products were reported to have been hospitalized for bacterial infections.

  10. FOX Business

    Abbott recalls Similac, other baby formulas after 4 reported illnesses (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    The FDA is urging consumers not to purchase or use certain Similac, Alimentum or EleCare powdered infant formulas produced at Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, Michigan, facility while it investigates four cases of Cronobacter sakazakii and salmonella Newport infections in Ohio, Texas and Minnesota.

  11. Local News 8

    Urgent recall issued for infant formulas (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday cautioned people to avoid certain powdered infant formulas that may be tied to bacterial infections in four babies who were hospitalized.

  12. Wyoming Public Media

    Stop using these baby formulas, the FDA says, after 4 infants are hospitalized (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    Abbott Nutrition voluntarily recalled some powdered formulas sold under the Similac, Alimentum and EleCare brands. The FDA is investigating links to four bacterial infections, one of which was fatal.

  13. New York Times

    3 Types of Baby Formula Recalled After Reported Bacterial Infections (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Abbott Nutrition issued voluntary recalls of their popular Similac, Alimentum and EleCare formulas after four infants were hospitalized with bacterial infections.

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