The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1724-2017·Announced 2017-04-05

Sammy's Milk Baby Food Recalled for Cronobacter Bacteria

Sammy's Milk is recalling specific lots of baby food due to possible Cronobacter bacteria and inadequate iron levels.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, and the source text explicitly states the bacteria can cause 'sometimes fatal' infections, meeting the criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Graceleigh, Inc. dba Sammy's Milk is recalling certain lots of Sammy's Milk (Baby Food). The recall involves 20,008 units distributed in the US.

The recall is being issued because of the possible presence of Cronobacter, a bacteria that can cause severe and sometimes fatal bloom infections or meningitis in infants under 12 months of age. Additionally, the product may not provide adequate nutritional levels of iron.

Consumers should check their inventory for the specific lot codes listed in the official recall notice. If they possess these products, they should stop using them and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Sammy's Milk (Baby Food), Net Wt. 12.84 oz (364 g), 6 containers per case
Manufacturer
Sammy's Milk
Category
Food — Baby Food
Hazard
Affected units
20,008

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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