The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will now begin tracking infections caused by Cronobacter, a potentially deadly bacteria that has been found in powdered infant formula.
In 2021, the discovery of the bacteria in baby formula led to mass recalls and the temporary shutdown of an Abbott Nutrition production plant in Sturgis, Michigan, which led to a widespread shortage. The CDC logged at least four infant illnesses and two deaths, although nine infant deaths were also reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration between December and March 2022.
She added,"And it's a bit troubling that states won't be required to report, even though most likely will." Each year, around 300 food and beverage recalls are issued through the FDA and the USDA, Murray noted — most of those triggered by reports of illness. "One of the key ways that regulators find out about problem foods, and are able to connect the dots to issue a recall, is when people get sick andThe germ, officially named Cronobacter sakazakii, occurs naturally in the environment and is also found in dry foods, including powdered baby formula, powdered milk, herbal teas and starches.
Many experts believe that virtually all foodborne illnesses, such as Salmonella and Listeria, are underreported because many people don't get sick enough to go to the doctor or they write it off as"just a
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