A recall has been issued for Enfamil infant formula over potential health risks.
The voluntary recall includes two batches of ProSobee 12.9 oz. Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula due to a possibility of cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii.
Reckitt, which manufactures the formula, said it issued the recall out of an abundance of caution and that all distributed products went through extensive testing and tested negative for the bacteria.
ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula was sold in 12.9 oz containers that were manufactured between August 2022 and September 2022 and distributed through retail stores nationwide.
The batches in question can be identified by the number on the bottom of the can. Recalled product batches are ZL2HZF and ZL2HZZ, both with a UPC Code of 300871214415 and a "Use By Date" of "1 Mar 2024."
The recall involves approximately 145,000 cans.
No other ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula batches or Enfamil products are impacted.
The company said no illness or adverse reactions have been reported to date.
According to the Food and Drug Administration, an investigation revealed the root cause was linked to a material from a third party. The company says it has "taken all appropriate corrective actions, including no longer sourcing this material from the supplier."
"We are committed to the highest level of quality and safety and it is for this reason that we have taken this extraordinary measure. The batches in question tested negative for Cronobacter and other bacteria and this is an isolated situation," Enfamil said in a statement. "The health and safety of infants is our highest priority."
Consumers with affected products should dispose them or return to the place of purchase for a total refund.
Cronobacter bacteria can cause severe, life-threatening infections or meningitis. Symptoms of sepsis and meningitis may include poor feeding, irritability, temperature changes, jaundice (yellow skin and whites of the eyes), grunting breaths and abnormal movements. Cronobacter infection may also cause bowel damage and may spread through the blood to other parts of the body.
Consumers with concerns should contact a health care provider.
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