Update on Enfamil

As it seems Enfamil was not the cause of death of 2 babies. They tested the food and the results where negative for Cronobacter. Here is an email I received from Enfamil explaining the situation.


Dear DANIELA,

With the recent media attention to infant formula, we want to make sure that you—as a member of the Enfamil® Family Beginnings™ program—know that trust in Enfamil products is well placed. We are completely confident that Enfamil PREMIUM® Newborn formula and all the other products we manufacture are safe.

That's because every single batch of Enfamil formula undergoes approximately 2,300 individual quality and safety tests before being shipped from our warehouse.

Our high standard of quality and safety is one you can continue to trust for your baby. It's one of the many reasons that Enfamil is the #1 pediatrician-recommended formula brand.

Like you, we were deeply saddened recently to learn of the death of a newborn boy in Missouri. The boy tested positive for Cronobacter (Enterobacter sakazakii), a strain of bacteria found throughout the environment.

We test all of our formulas for Cronobacter prior to releasing them for sale. We can say with confidence that the testing of the Enfamil Newborn batch associated with the baby in Missouri did not show any presence of this bacteria.

But even though we were entirely confident of our product's safety, we didn't want to leave it at that. We wanted to reassure you of the safety of our products. So we performed additional scientific testing last week on samples from the same batch of formula used by the boy's family. Those repeat tests did not show any presence of Cronobacter.

The attention to quality and safety that comes with our 100-year legacy of trust is one you can count on. Every batch of Enfamil formula meets—and often exceeds—our own high safety and quality standards, and those set by regulatory bodies including the World Health Organization and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

You can continue to be confident about placing trust in every one of our products.

As a reminder, it is important to properly handle formula when feeding your baby. Every package of Enfamil contains instructions for easily and safely preparing and using the product, including proper hygiene, preparation, dilution, use and storage. We encourage you to review and follow these instructions.

We encourage you to contact us any time you have questions about Mead Johnson Nutrition products.

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We're committed to nourishing the world's children for the best start in life. And to being the brand you trust for your baby.

Sincerely,
Enfamil Brands
Mead Johnson Nutrition

Be aware of Enfamil newborn formula

I just came across these news about Enfamil newborn baby food. It has been taken of shelves after a death of a baby. Read more below:

More retailers remove Enfamil Newborn formula after infant death

Several more national retailers have joined Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in pulling a batch of powdered infant formula from their shelves after a Missouri newborn who consumed it apparently died of a rare bacterial infection.
Supervalu Inc., Walgreen Co., Kroger Co. and Safeway said Friday that they had removed cans of Enfamil Newborn with the lot number ZP1K7G from various stores across the country. They say it's a precaution until health officials complete tests on the formula.
Ten-day-old Avery Cornett died Sunday after getting sick several days earlier. Preliminary hospital tests indicated that he died of a rare infection caused by bacteria known as Cronobacter sakazakii.
The source of the bacteria that caused the infection hasn't been determined, but it can be found in dried milk and powdered formula.

By the Associated Press

A few weeks left...

I am almost there. There are just a few weeks left in my pregnancy. My belly is getting bigger by the week and little truffle is moving and giving me little tickles throughout the day. The feeling is just awesome. I still can't quite believe that I have a little human being within me. Wow, it simply is amazing. Pregnancy so far has treated me well. No pimples anymore; great hair; beautiful complexion. Who would have known.

I had my baby shower in the beginning of December. My friend Eliana held it for me at her beautiful home. So I got all necessary goodies for the babie's first months. My sister-in-law Melissa had a bunch of great hand-me-downs - there was no need no need to buy new. My friend Breanne gave me a bunch of beautiful baby outfits from her now 6 month old daughter which don't fit anymore. It's wonderful to have such great family and friends that help out. I'll give a few tips on how to hold a nice shower so that everybody enjoys it.

I spent a lot of time researching strollers. I finally decided on the Mamas and Papas Sola Stroller because I liked the fact that the stroller is reclinable. There are a lot of new strollers out there that simply lack this feature and for me that was the most important aspect - next to style and ease of handling. I'll show a few pics soon and maybe a little video as well.

The only thing that is left is prepping for the baby's room. This will happen in the next few weeks.

All in all it has been a wonderful journey so far. I can't wait to meed my little girl. Yes, it's a little Truffeline. I'll keep you posted on all the wonderful things to happen.