Enfamil Nutramigen Infant Formula Recalled for Potential Cronobacter Contamination
Mead Johnson is recalling Enfamil Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder due to potential Cronobacter sakazakii contamination. Approximately 1.4 million cans with specific UPC codes (300871239418 or 300871239456) and January 1, 2025 use-by date are affected.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification mandates minimum severity score of 4. Although the source reports no illnesses or injuries, potential contamination of infant formula with Cronobacter sakazakii presents serious health risk.
Plain-English summary
Enfamil Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder with Iron is being recalled due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii. Affected cans come in 12.6 oz and 19.8 oz sizes with UPC codes 300871239418 or 300871239456 and a use-by date of January 1, 2025.
Approximately 1,396,438 cans have been distributed to retail stores and medical facilities nationwide and outside the United States. Specific lot codes affected are ZL3FHG, ZL3FMH, ZL3FPE, ZL3FQD, ZL3FRW, and ZL3FXJ.
If you have purchased this product, do not use it. Contact your pediatrician or healthcare provider if your infant has consumed this formula.
The recalled product
- Product
- Enfamil Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder with Iron cans (12.6 OZ and 19.8 OZ). UPC Code of 300871239418 or 300871239456 and Use By Date of "1 Jan 2025".
- Manufacturer
- Mead Johnson & Company LLC
- Category
- Food — Infant Formula
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,396,438
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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