FDA warned infant formula industry about botulism risks in 2023, prior to outbreak
By
Bill Marler
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Summary
This opinion piece discusses how the infant formula industry was warned about botulism risks long before a recent outbreak. It references an FDA letter from March 2023 that alerted manufacturers about historical associations between powdered infant formula and pathogens including Clostridium botulinum, Cronobacter spp., and Salmonella. The article argues that the industry had prior knowledge and warnings about these safety risks but failed to implement adequate controls.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledHistorical associations between powdered infant formula and pathogens such as Cronobacter spp., Salmonella, and Clostridium botulinum should be considered when designing and implementing controls for the safe manufacture of all foods for infants and young children.
In a letter from the FDA sent during the Biden Administration – Infant Formula Manufacturers, Packers, Distributors, Exporters, Importers, and Retailers were warned.
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