Health Canada has recalled some Enfamil brand infant formula due to the possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria.
Food contaminated with Cronobacter sakazakii may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick.
Although Cronobacter sakazakii is not commonly linked to human illness, in rare cases it can cause serious or fatal infections.
Cronobacter sakazakii can cause rare bloodstream and central nervous system infections and has been associated with severe intestinal infection (necrotizing enterocolitis) and blood poisoning (sepsis), especially in newborns.
If you think your child became sick from consuming a recalled product, you should contact your healthcare provider.
Health Canada said recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.
You can find more details about the recalled products on Health Canada’s website.
Enfamil – Nutramigen barcode – Image: Government of Canada
