Verified baby formulas have been the choice of most parents in the United States to provide the nutritional value their little ones need to grow healthy and strong. Sadly, some verified products have been marked as unsafe for consumption due to the increasing cases of illnesses and deaths by infants that have consumed them. An example is the recalled powdered baby formulas produced at Abbott Labs. Eight more infants have been taken ill after consuming the recalled powdered formula. If you are among the affected caregivers, you could benefit from the help and support of an experienced product liability attorney to pursue compensation for the medical needs of your infant.
The Recalled Infant Powdered Formula
It is the joy of every parent to provide for the nutritional needs of their children from birth until they can fend for themselves. Infant formulas have been the choice of most parents in the United States. Parents trust specific brands of baby formulas based on the information manufacturers provide on the package. No one anticipates that one day their most trusted brand will disappoint and even cause their little one to fall sick or lose their life.
That is the nightmare most parents are living in at the moment after a trusted powdered formula brand caused their little ones to fall sick and some to lose their lives. The affected parents were quick to seek help, and the FDA recalled the products that were seemingly causing problems to babies. However, eight more babies have reportedly fallen sick after consuming the recalled products. A lot more needs to be done to ensure that the recalled products are not affecting more babies and causing suffering in more families.
If your baby uses powdered baby formula, you are warned that certain products from popular brands like Similac, EleCare, and Alimentum have been recalled and declared unfit for consumption by infants. FDA is conducting an ongoing investigation into complaints by caregivers that these products cause bacterial infection in infants who have consumed them. FDA has also published a list of the recalled brands. These products should not be sold anymore. If you have some baby formula in your house, it is advisable to check at the package’s bottom for the code that shows whether it is among those the FDA has recalled.
Infant powdered formula is the sole source of nourishment for infants and newborns in the U.S. Most caregivers rely on these products for the health and nutrition of their little ones. Sadly, some trusted brands are no longer reliable to deliver the nutritional and health benefits their manufacturers claim. It is a significant concern for most parents, especially since most do not have an alternative way to feed their little ones.
At Least Eight More Children Have Been Affected After the Recall
At the beginning of the year, FDA reported that five infants had contracted either Cronobacter or Salmonella after consuming the recalled infant formula. These bacteria can also cause sepsis or meningitis. Sadly, two infants had lost their lives. Lawyers handling lawsuits against the responsible manufacturers have claimed that FDA had information from as early as September last year that Abbott Labs had reported an outbreak of Cronobacter in its facility. It is alleged that the manufacturer did not act responsibly and rapidly, to protect their consumers from dangerous bacterial infections.
Affected parents are slowly coming out to air their grievances and seek compensation from the responsible manufacturer. In the beginning, it is hard to know what is ailing your baby until a diagnosis is made. Some parents have reported fever initially, followed by the baby becoming pale and lethargic. A series of tests later confirm that the child is infected with Salmonella or Cronobacter. After months of wondering what could have been the cause, parents now have an answer, though displeasing.
After an in-depth investigation into the rising cases of Cronobacter and salmonella infections in infants, lawyers have only one conclusion. All the infected babies had been fed on one or more of the recalled powdered baby formula products, and these products were manufactured at Abbott Labs.
A class action against the manufacturer is ongoing, and parents are optimistic that they will receive adequate compensation for their losses. The class action, led by attorney Scott Schlesinger, already has eight families whose infants were allegedly affected by the recalled Abbott products. These cases are not among the FDA’s count. The attorney is sure that more parents are yet to come out. There could be more cases like these, and the numbers could increase as the case continues.
Abbott Lab admitted that samples collected from the recalled formula tested positive for Salmonella and Cronobacter. When the test results came out, no one was sure about the cause of the infant’s infections. Even so, lawyers representing the affected families will find compelling evidence by the end of the investigations. It could be that the company used shortcuts, was careless, or there was an oversight. If the proper food safety assessment were conducted, the affected infants would be healthy and strong.
FDA inspected the manufacturer’s plant last year and provided a detailed report on its findings. Among the issues reported by FDA are inadequate washing of hands by those working directly with the said products and improper maintenance of the facility where the products are produced and packaged. The second inspection by the FDA reported positive results for Cronobacter in the facility. That should provide a solid basis for the affected families that seek compensation for their damages.
Find a Competent Product Liability Profesional Near Me
If you suspect that your child was affected by any recalled infant formula, you could be eligible for compensation under the product liability laws. Engage the services of a competent product liability attorney for advice and guidance. We could help you find legal help at Consumer Alert Now. Our goal is to ensure that anyone affected by a faulty product receives the compensation they deserve. Call us at 800-511-0747 if your child has been injured by powdered baby formula. Let us help you join a class action near you.
