Abbott recalls baby formulas after four infants reportedly fall ill – CBS News

Abbott voluntarily recalled several of its baby formula products after four infants reportedly got sick.

If it starts with digits 22 through 37 and contains K8, SH or Z2, and has an expiration of April 1, 2022, or later, it should be thrown out.

The four infants, located in Texas, Ohio and Minnesota, were diagnosed with bacteria infections cronobacter sakazakii and salmonella Newport and hospitalized.

The company said it has tested samples of the formula from the plant, as well as samples from the four complaints, and all of the tests have come back negative.

Cronobacter bacteria can cause sepsis or meningitis, which can be severe and life-threatening illnesses, according to the FDA.

Severe cases of salmonellosis can cause a high fever, aches, headaches, lethargy, rashes and blood in urine or stool.

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