What Alabamians Need To Know About the Latest Baby Formula Recall

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced an infant formula recall alerting parents, caregivers, and health care providers.

The “Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition voluntarily recalled certain Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder products due to possible Cronobacter sakazakii contamination,” said the FDA.

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What is Cronobacter Sakazakii Contamination?

Cronobacter sakazakii is a naturally occurring pathogen in the environment. It can access manufacturing facilities and home environments through contaminated surfaces such as hands, shoes, and other objects. Also, it has survival capabilities in dry food items, such as powdered infant formula, powdered milk, herbal teas, and starches.

According to the FDA, “For most people, it is harmless, but it can be life-threatening for infants younger than two months, infants who are born prematurely, and for infants who have weakened immune systems.”

To this date, no reported illnesses have been associated with this recall, and it is probable that most of the U.S.'s distributed products have already been consumed.

Consumers with Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder with specific batch codes should stop using it and throw it away or contact Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition for a refund.

Consumers who have Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder with batch codes below should stop using it and throw it away or contact Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition for a refund:

ZL3FHG (12.6 oz cans)
ZL3FMH (12.6 oz cans)
ZL3FPE (12.6 oz cans)
ZL3FQD (12.6 oz cans)
ZL3FRW (19.8 oz cans)
ZL3FXJ (12.6 oz cans)

The products have a UPC Code of 300871239418 or 300871239456 and a “Use By Date” of 1 Jan 2025.

Here's What Consumers Should Do

Enfamil says, “Consumers who purchased Nutramigen should check the bottom of the can to identify whether the batch number is affected. Product with the batch codes listed above should be disposed of, or contact us for a total refund.”

You can call 866-534-9986 or email at consumer.relations@rb.com. Click here for the Enfamil website.