I heard the plant in question had QC problems...
Posted on 09/22/2010 1:21:33 PM PDT by Bluebird Singing
Abbott is initiating a proactive, voluntary recall of certain Similac-brand, powder infant formulas in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam and some countries in the Caribbean.
Abbott is recalling these products following an internal quality review, which detected the remote possibility of the presence of a SMALL COMMON BEETLE IN THE PRODUCT produced in one production area in a single manufacturing facility.
(Excerpt) Read more at similac.com ...
My daughter has been complaining of a beetle outbreak in her home for the last few weeks, and couldn't figure out where they we coming from.
She has been feeding her new baby boy Similac formula, and it's on the recall list.
Not like that yummy Chinese melamine.
I heard the plant in question had QC problems...
Not to be a boob freak but...
The way to prevent this is breast feeding. I understand that often times the first one is a difficult proposition and multiples are near impossible. But beyond a medical condition people should be breastfeeding.
boobies are best
Similac - Now with more Beetles ...
In all seriousness can it hurt them? I just think back to what it was like a couple of hundred years ago, a little extra protein was just part of the facts of life then.
I agree, but you have to chop them up really fine for the young ones.
Yawn...ground-up beetles are used as food coloring in many products, especially yogurt. They’re good eating...
That's horrible! I'd be on the phone with Similac.
I’m with ya on breastfeeding. I’m an RN and I’m planning on becoming a lactation consultant.
However, we must be sensitive to the fact that some are unable to breastfeed due to physical conditions, and for that reason I am thankful that there is formula for my grandson.
“So I take the beetle formula and I send it to ‘Who’”
“NO...Who is on first”
“The United States Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) has determined that while the formula containing these beetles poses no immediate health risk, there is a possibility that infants who consume formula containing the beetles or their larvae, could experience symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort and refusal to eat as a result of small insect parts irritating the GI tract. If these symptoms persist for more than a few days, a physician should be consulted.”
It doesn’t sound too pleasant for a little one.
lol!
Great, What happens to WIC when the shelves are empty?
ROFLOL!
I agree with you about breastfeeding — I’ve successfully done 3 so far, for 2 years twice. But there are exceptions.
My 3rd had trouble for his first 6 weeks, and was declared “FTT” (failure to thrive) due to weight loss, so we had to supplement with formula, and it took a lot to finally get him back onto the breast (lactation consultants, etc.).
My dear friend delivered her 4th, and only THEN developed eclampsia — very high blood pressure that nearly killed her — and she needed to go on blood pressure medicine to keep her alive. She could not breastfeed, even though she longed to. It was very sad, but the priority was her, alive, caring for her four children. Therefore she had to use formula.
And it is a myth that everyone has enough breast milk to feed their babies. Most women do have enough, but not all.
While breast is best, there are always exceptions.
My wife is breastfeeding. We were so concerned about her supply running low that I bought one of those fancy and expensive electric pumps.
nice. freeze a whole bunch!
Our first is due November 5th. We plan to breastfeed, or at least she does. ;)
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