Voluntary recall of powdered infant formula

Tuesday, November 5th 2002, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is joining with the FDA to alert consumers to a voluntary recall of powdered infant formula announced by Wyeth Nutritionals Inc. Certain lots of powdered infant formula manufactured between July 12 and September 25 of this year may be contaminated with Enterobacter sakazakii. E sakazakii is a foodborne pathogen that can cause sepsis (bacteria in the blood), meningitis (inflammation of the brain), or necrotizing enterocolitis (severe intestinal infection) in newborn infants, particularly premature infants or those with weakened immune systems. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this contamination.
The powdered infant formula was distributed nationwide in retail stores and can be identified by an expiration/use by date, embossed on the bottom of the can:
07 28 05, 08 28 05, and 09 28 05. The products can also be identified by a six-digit character embossed on the bottom of the cans. The first four characters include: K12N through K19N; L07N through L30N; and N03N through N25N.
The products include:
Baby Basics by Albertsonâ€™s Infant Formula with Iron 2 LB (908g)

Baby Basics by Albertsonâ€™s Infant Formula with Iron 1 LB (454g)

Baby Basics by Albertsonâ€™s Soy Infant Formula with Iron 2 LB (908g)

Baby Basics by Albertsonâ€™s Soy Infant Formula with Iron 1 LB (454g)

Baby Basics by Albertsonâ€™s Formula for older infants with iron 1 LB. 15.7 oz (900g)

Kozy Kids Infant Formula with Iron 16 oz (454g)

Kozy Kids Soy Infant Formula with Iron 16 oz (454g)

CVS Soy Infant Formula with Iron 16 oz (454g)

Hill Country Fare Infant Formula with Iron 32 oz (2 LB) 908g

Hill Country Fare Infant Formula with Iron 16 oz (1 LB) 454g

Hill Country Fare Soy Infant Formula with Iron 32 oz (2 LB) 908g

Hill Country Fare Soy Infant Formula with Iron 16 oz (1 LB) 454g

HEB Baby Infant Formula with Iron 32 oz (2 LB) 908g

American Fare Little Ones Infant Formula with Iron 2 LB (908g) A

American Fare Little Ones Soy Infant Formula with Iron 2 LB (908g)

American Fare Little Ones Formula for Older Infants with Iron & Calcium 1 LB 15.7 (900g)
Homebest Soy Infant Formula with Iron 2 LB. (908 g)

Safeway Select Infant Formula with Iron 2 LB (908g)

Safeway Select Infant Formula 2 1 LB 15.7 oz (900g)

Healthy Baby Infant Formula with Iron 2 LB (908g)

Healthy Baby Infant Formula with Iron 1 LB (454g)

Healthy Baby Soy Infant Formula with Iron 2 LB (908g)

Healthy Baby Formula for Older Infants with Iron 1 LB 15.7 oz. (900g)

Walgreens Infant Formula with Iron 16 oz (454g)

Parentâ€™s Choice Infant Formula with Iron 2 LB (908g)

Parentâ€™s Choice Infant Formula with Iron 16 oz (454g)

Parentâ€™s Choice Soy Infant Formula with Iron 2 LB (908g)

Parentâ€™s Choice Soy Infant Formula with Iron 35oz (1 kg)

Parentâ€™s Choice 2 Infant Formula with Iron 1 LB 15.7 oz (900g)

Consumers who have purchased the powdered infant formula are urged to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Wyeth at 1-888-526-5376.