Gerber Baby Formula Potentially Contaminated With Bacteria Distributed to Stores Across US Despite Recall: FDA
Gerber baby formula that was recalled in March due to a possible link to Cronobacter sakazakii contamination was distributed to multiple retailers even after the initial recall notice was published, federal health officials said on May 14.
Gerber parent company Perrigo on March 17 announced the voluntary recall of certain lots of Gerber Good Start SoothePro Powdered Infant Formula that was manufactured in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, between Jan. 2 and Jan. 18.
At the time, the Dublin-based company said the product recall was being conducted “out of an abundance of caution” due to the potential presence of Cronobacter sakazakii, but that none of the products distributed to stores had tested positive for the presence of the bacteria and that no adverse events had been reported….