Similac Finds Bugs in Formula, Issues Recall
Similac, the number one most trusted and bought formula in the country has voluntarily recalled 5 million cans and plastic containers of the powdered formula. The recall is being issued only as a precaution after small beetles were found at one of its manufacturing plants, according to the company.
The bugs are a common insect found within the warehouse plant, and were not found in the majority of the Similac formulas, according to the company. The affected products were sent throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, Bermuda and 17 other countries. There is also the concern that many hospitals use Similac formula to give to newborns who cannot be breastfed. Similac has set up a website to deal with the recall and has provided a number for consumers to call to find out which of the products was affected. Some of the lots of the recalled products include: Similac Advance LCP with iron powder, Go and Grow milk powder and Isomil Advance Powder. None of the liquid formula was affected.
This product recall was fortunately issued before there were any reported cases of illness. It has not been determined by the company if ingesting these bugs can cause serious physical damage to the baby. Regardless, if your baby has experienced any type of illness or strange behavior, please contact a physician as soon as possible.
