Pediatric Nutrition Formula Recalled for Potential Bacterial Contamination
Kate Farms Pediatric Standard Sole-Source Nutrition Formula is recalled nationwide due to findings of potential Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum contamination.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification mandates a minimum severity of 4. The contamination involves Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum, serious bacterial pathogens particularly dangerous for infants. No deaths or illnesses are explicitly reported in the source material.
Plain-English summary
Kate Farms Pediatric Standard Sole-Source Nutrition Formula in 250 mL Tetra Pak containers is being recalled nationwide. The product, manufactured by Lyons Magnus, Inc, was found to have potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum, two serious bacterial pathogens.
Approximately 53.8 million units are affected, with specific lot codes and best-by dates ranging from 10/27/2022 to 02/06/2023. The product was distributed nationwide.
This recall is classified as FDA Class I, the most serious classification level, reflecting the potential health risk posed by these pathogens.
The recalled product
- Product
- kate farms Pediatric Standard Sole-Source Nutrition Formula. 1.2 cal/mL. 250 ML (8.45 FL OZ) Tetra Pak container UPC 8 51823-00690 4. Sold in 12 count case UPC 00851823006997. Refrigerate after opening. Made for: Kate Farms, Inc., 101 innovation Place, Santa Barbara, CA
- Manufacturer
- Lyons Magnus, Inc
- Affected units
- 53,818,025
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (4)
- Lot Code 2512 / Best By Date 06/01/2023
- Lot Code 3512 / Best By Date 06/02/2023
- Lot Code 4512 / Best By Date 06/03/2023
- Lot Code 5512 / Best By Date 06/04/2023
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 77 recalled by Lyons Magnus, Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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