What products have been returned by Similac - and how dangerous are they really?
The return of the products of the Abbott company that manufactures Similac has caused quite a bit of panic among some of the parents of the babies.
So we checked what products they are, what exactly is in them and how dangerous is it?
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21/02/2022
Monday, 21 February 2022, 08:10 Updated: 08:44
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Quite a few parents heard yesterday (Sunday) with concern the announcement of Abbott, a company that markets Similac products in Israel, that it will return two of its products sold in the country, Elementum and Breastfeeding, following the death of a baby and hospitalization of three more babies after consuming the compounds.
"These products are manufactured at the Sturgis plant in Michigan, USA.
This move follows four individual complaints received from consumers in the US who consumed a powdered formula produced at this plant and related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport. , "Abbott announced.
It is important to clarify that the suspicious products are those that are bought with a prescription in pharmacies and not in the milk substitute formulas that every mom and dad is familiar with.
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What are the dangerous products?
Similac's website states that breast milk enrichment or HMF is "a supplement to enrich breast milk for preterm infants and low birth weight infants."
It was also written that "Similac enriches breast milk is a powder that is added to pumped breast milk, in order to adapt the composition of breast milk to the increased needs of the preterm infant fed breast milk."
And of course finally emphasized that "the use of the recommendation and supervision of a physician or dietitian-nutritionist."
The second product is Similac Gold Elementum with HMO, which is defined as "the only hypoallergenic formula in Israel with the HMO component".
It is a baby food compound that contains a unique composition based on broken down protein, adapted to allergy conditions and digestive problems resulting from sensitivity to cow's milk protein, and the unit with HMO that contributes to immune protection.
Both of these formulas are given on prescription and are not intended for all infants.
Still, the FDA advises consumers not to use these infant powder formulas if all of these conditions are met:
The code on the box contains K8, SH or Z2
Expiration date is 4-1-2022 (April 2022) or later.
Note the expiration date.
Tamal powder (Photo: ShutterStock)
What bacteria were found in the products?
In the US, three of the infants' hospitalizations were reported to be due to the presence of Cronobacter sakazakii, a Gram-negative bacterium that can cause fever, excessive crying, low energy and other severe symptoms, according to the FDA. With more serious side effects, including high
fever.All reported cases of the disease were from a formula manufactured at the Abbott Nutrition facility in Sturgis, Michigan.The company found evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in this facility, but not salmonella, although the investigation continues, according to the FDA
. Gram-negative can cause diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract and reproductive system. Vaccine (like oncology patients).
Although it is scary to hear, most parents do not have to worry at all, and yet if your baby experiences any of these symptoms after using formula products, it is advisable to consult a doctor immediately.
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