Not exact matches
Nestlé also refuses to bring its
warnings and instructions into line with World Health Organisation guidance on how to reconstitute
powdered formula, so putting babies who have to be fed on
formula at additional risks.
Nestlé fails to
warn on labels in most countries that
powdered formula is not sterile and how to constitute it to ensure any intrinsic contamination with bacteria is killed (using water above 70 deg.
Nestlé also fails to
warn on labels that
powdered formula is not sterile and should be mixed with water above 70 deg.
Be aware of the risks of intrinsic contamination of
powdered infant
formulas and to ensure this information be conveyed through label
warnings;
It refuses to
warn on labels that
powdered formula is not sterile and may contain harmful bacteria and does not give correct instructions on how to reduce the risks — unless forced to by law (as in the UK, where it markets the SMA brand).
Additionally the Health Canada
warning does not address the presence of the bacterium Salmonella species, a major cause for gastrointestinal infections, present in
powdered infant
formula.
Has Health Canada
warned parents that tins of
powdered infant
formula are not sterile and may contain Enterobacter sakazakii, a virulent and highly pathogenic contaminant that can lead to serious infections causing meningitis, necrotizing enterocolitis, sepsis and even death?
Powdered formula is not sterile and the labels
warn of the risk of possible bacteria.
In a refreshed
warning this week, the government discusses Cronobacter contamination, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reminded consumers is sometimes found in
powdered infant
formulas, and to a lesser degree herbal teas, starches and
powdered milk.
Requiring infant
formula labels to carry
warnings that
powdered infant
formula is not a sterile product and may contain pathogens capable of causing serious illness.
Unless forced to do so by regulations (as in the UK), Nestlé refuses to
warn parents that
powdered formula is not sterile and the simple steps required to reduce risks.
In addition, in ongoing written communication with Baby Milk Action, Nestlé continues to refuse to bring
warnings and preparation instructions into line with WHO Guidelines for the safe preparation, storage and handling of
powdered infant
formula.
Nestlé also refuses to
warn that
powdered formula is not sterile and the simple steps to reduce the risks of possible contamination with harmful bacteria, such as Enterobacter Sakazakii and Salmonella.
(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;
(3) to ensure that clinicians and other health - care personnel, community health workers and families, parents and other caregivers, particularly of infants at high risk, are provided with enough information and training by health - care providers, in a timely manner on the preparation, use and handling of
powdered infant
formula in order to minimize health hazards; are informed that
powdered infant
formula may contain pathogenic microorganisms and must be prepared and used appropriately; and, where applicable, that this information is conveyed through an explicit
warning on packaging;
Ask the Food and Drug Administration to include labeling on
powdered infant
formula warning that it is not sterile and providing instructions on how to properly reconstitute it.