Baby formula recall: Gerber recalls some infant formula over possible contamination

Baby formula recall: Gerber recalls some infant formula over possible contamination

Several units of Gerber infant formula are being recalled over concerns they could be contaminated with bacteria.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the Perrigo Company was voluntarily recalling certain Gerber Good Start SoothePro Powdered Infant Formula produced in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The recall is being made “out of an abundance of caution” due to the “potential presence of Cronobacter sakazakii,” the FDA said.

The products were manufactured from Jan. 2-Jan. 18, 2023. No adverse events have been reported in connection to the products, the FDA said.

The products were sold at recallers across the U.S. People who purchased the formula after March 3 should look for the following lot codes and “use by” dates found on the bottom of the package.

Product codes include:

Gerber Good Start SootheProTM 12.4 oz:

  • 300357651Z – USE BY 04JUL2024
  • 300457651Z – USE BY 05JUL2024
  • 300557651Z – USE BY 06JUL2024
  • 300557652Z – USE BY 06JUL2024
  • 300757651Z – USE BY 08JUL2024
  • 300857651Z – USE BY 09JUL2024
  • 301057651Z – USE BY 11JUL2024
  • 301057652Z – USE BY 11JUL2024
  • 301157651Z – USE BY 12JUL2024

Gerber Good Start SootheProTM 30.6 oz:

  • 301357652Z – USE BY 14JUL2024
  • 301457652Z – USE BY 15JUL2024
  • 301557651Z – USE BY 16JUL2024

Gerber Good Start SootheProTM 19.4 oz:

  • 301557652Z – USE BY 16JUL2024I

Cronobacter sakazakii is a bacteria commonly found in the environment. In most people it causes no symptoms but in some, particularly premature infants, infants under 2 months of age or infants with weakened immune systems, it can cause fever, poor feeding, excessive crying or low energy.

Consumers can request and find more information about Gerber Good Start by contacting the Gerber Parent Resource Center  at 1-800-777-7690.