a2 Milk Company a2 Platinum Premium Infant Formula was recalled due to the presence of cereulide toxin produced by Bacillus cereus bacteria. Infants consuming contaminated formula face serious health risks including neurological damage.
Class II (our estimate) — Eating this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
The agency has not published a classification for this recall yet. FDA enforcement data runs about a month behind the initial announcement, so we estimate severity from the stated hazard and replace it with the official class when it arrives.
a2 Platinum Premium Infant Formula 0-12 months USA label
Bacteria — Presence of cereulide toxin produced by some strains of the bacterium Bacillus cereus
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Prestige Brands Holdings recalled Little Remedies Honey Cough syrup because it was contaminated with Bacillus cereus and may be spoiled. Consumption could cause foodborne illness.
Product Contamination
Complaint led investigation found the presence of Bacillus Cereus in one lot of product.
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