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Citizen Journalism at its best – eFoodAlert and insights into “Abbott Nutrition: The Gathering Storm”

Bill Marler

Between September 1, 2019 and September 20, 2021, Abbott Nutrition received seventeen consumer complaints regarding multiple Similac powdered formula products. APPLIED – FOI II – BR Abbott Nutritions- FEI# 1815692 9-2021 EIR. The complaint was reviewed by an internal Abbott Nutrition Medical Team.

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Key Takeaways from the 2022 FDA Food Code

Modern Restaurant Management

In the waning days of 2022, FDA issued an updated Food Code with several important updates. Let’s examine the key new provisions of the 2022 Food Code. Many of the key changes in the 2022 Food Code relate to food allergens. FDA is responsible for more than a quarter of the U.S. One-third of all food in the U.S.

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House and Senate Oversight on Cronobacter and Infant Formula this week

Bill Marler

DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY AND APPLIED NUTRITION. MAY 25, 2022. On September 20, 2021, FDA learned of a Cronobacter infection in an infant who reportedly consumed powdered infant formula produced at Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, Michigan, facility. We also notified Abbott Nutrition about this case. Introduction.

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DeLauro Shares Whistleblower Report, Contaminated Infant Formula Led to Hospitalizations and Deaths

Bill Marler

Grimm asking for her assistance in investigating whether the FDA took prompt, appropriate, and effective action leading to the recent recall involving infant formula produced by Abbott Nutrition. Abbott Nutrition is the exclusive supplier for the majority of state WIC agencies, and this has a serious impact on families served by WIC – over 1.2

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FDA: Another infant death likely linked to Abbott formula

Bill Marler

Total Adverse Events: 5 Hospitalizations: 5 Reported Deaths: 3 Illness Onset Date Range: 9/6/2021 – 1/4/2022 States with Adverse Events: MN (1), OH (2), TX (1) Product Distribution: Nationwide and International. According to the FDA, this would bring the total to five illnesses with three deaths. Attorney sued Abbott and several employees.

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Six weeks after infant formula Cronobacter sakazakii outbreak and recall there are still unanswered questions

Bill Marler

The recall: The recall began on February 17, 2022 and expanded on February 28, 2020. the expiration date is 4-1-2022 (APR 2022) or later, and. Abbott Nutrition has recalled Similac PM 60/40 with a lot code 27032K80 (can) / 27032K800 (case). What we know: There have been four sick with two dead from Cronobacter sakazakii.

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FDA to allow Abbott to release product to individuals needing urgent, life-sustaining supplies of the specialty and metabolic formulas – with a Warning

Bill Marler

Here is the most recent inspection report at the plant – APPLIED – FOI II – BR Abbott Nutritions- FEI# 1815692 9-2021 EIR. The four ill patients are reported to have consumed powdered infant formula produced from Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, MI, facility. the expiration date is 4-1-2022 (APR 2022) or later.

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