the Food and Drug Administration (Food and Drug Administration) from the United States announced a voluntary product recall after linking ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula With an outbreak Food poisoning in infants reported in ten states since August. The agency explained that 13 children have so far needed hospital treatment, although no deaths have been recorded.
The recall affects two specific lots of the powdered formula, both with expiration dates and lot numbers of December 1. 206VABP/251261P2 and 206VABP/251131P2. The FDA urged parents and caregivers to inspect the packaging, dispose of any affected products, and monitor for symptoms in minors previously fed with the formula.
The agency reported that they had received it since at least August 83 reports of infant poisoning In the country, thirteen of them were consumed Bay Hart formula. The New York-based production company indicated that government and internal tests did not determine the presence of poison in its products.
However, the company claimed that it is implementing the recall “as a proactive measure to eliminate any potential risks from the market and ensure the highest level of safety for infants,” according to data reported by the British newspaper “Daily Mail”. NBC News. For its part, the US Food and Drug Administration clarified that there is no confirmed direct link between the formula and the documented cases, and stressed that historically there were no precedents of infant poisoning caused by commercial infant formulas.
The events were recorded in Arizona, California, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas and Washingtonas specified by the Food and Drug Administration in a statement. Meanwhile, California public health authorities detected an increase in cases of botulism in children who took ByHeart formula. he California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Tests were conducted on an open container of formula related to a clinical case, preliminary results indicating the presence of bacteria producing botulinum toxin.
he Food poisoning It is a rare but serious disease, caused by a toxic substance that affects the nerves and can cause paralysis, breathing difficulties, and even death, according to information from the medical center. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Center for Disease Control). The toxin is created by bacteria of the genus Clostridium. The spores of this bacteria can be found widely in nature and are resistant to harsh environmental conditions due to their protective covering.
The disease develops when, under certain conditions – low oxygen content, low acidity, low sugar and salt content, appropriate temperature and humidity – the spores germinate and produce the toxin. he Food poisoning in infants This occurs when germs colonize the infant’s intestines and produce toxin.
the symptoms They can appear weeks after ingestion and include constipation, feeding difficulties, loss of head control, swallowing difficulties, and in severe cases, life-threatening paralysis, as described by the CDC.
The authorities indicated that the only specific treatment approved is Baby Bigbotulinum neurotoxin, a drug consisting of antibodies against botulinum neurotoxin, is distributed by prescription in the United States. Monitoring for early symptoms and immediate medical care is essential for a patient’s survival, according to protocol set by the Centers for Disease Control and government health agencies.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working with retailers to remove the potentially affected product from points of sale. He also pointed out that the products By heart They represent less than 1% of the national infant formula market. The company produces the formula in facilities located in Iowa, Pennsylvania and OregonIt distributes it in approximately 12,000 stores in the United States.
Authorities urged parental supervision. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and state agencies recommend monitoring children who have recently consumed formula, as botulism can gradually develop. Parents and caregivers should record product details and refrain from using it Damaged containers Until the final results of the ongoing investigations are known.
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