Sentences with phrase «e. sakazakii»

1 - 1 FAO / WHO Expert Meeting on E. sakazakii and other Microorganisms in Powdered Infant Formula: Meeting Report.

(2) to take the lead in supporting independently reviewed research, including by collecting evidence from different parts of the world, in order to get a better understanding of the ecology, taxonomy, virulence and other characteristics of E. sakazakii, in line with the recommendations of the FAO / WHO Expert Meeting on E. Sakazakii and other Microorganisms in Powdered Infant Formula, and to explore means of reducing its level in reconstituted powdered infant formula;

(3) urgently to complete work currently under way on addressing the risk of microbiological contamination of powdered infant formula and establish appropriate microbiological criteria or standards related to E. sakazakii and other relevant microorganisms in powdered infant formula; and to provide guidance on safe handling and on warning messages on product packaging;

In several investigations of outbreaks of E. sakazakii infection that occurred among neonates in neonatal intensive care units, investigators were able to show both statistical and microbiological association between infection and powdered infant formula consumption.

While the reservoir for E. sakazakii is unknown in many cases, a growing number of reports have established powdered infant formula as the source and vehicle of infection.

The WHO recommends that powdered formula be reconstituted at 70 degrees centigrade to kill E. sakazakii, but the Nestlé label tells parents to reconstitute their probiotic formula at 40 degrees in order to protect its «natrual cultures» claim, putting Canadian infants at risk for E. sakazakii infection.