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Infant Formula Recalled Nationwide For Possible Health Risks Infant Formula Recalled Nationwide For Possible Health Risks
Infant Formula Recalled Nationwide For Possible Health Risks Infant formula sold across the US is being recalled after testing found that the product "did not meet specific nutrition and labeling requirements for infant formula, even though it is marketed as such.” The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Moor Herbs is recalling all 16-ounce bottles of Angel Formula sold since February 2019 due to the presence of too much iron, sodium, and potassium, and too little Vitamin D. Officials said that the former issue could cause an overload of iron or an electrolyte imbalance, while the lack of Vitamin D could cause rickets, “a softening …
AG To Probe Toxic Substances Found In Baby Food Sold In New York AG To Probe Toxic Substances Found In Baby Food Sold In New York
AG To Probe Toxic Substances Found In Baby Food Sold In New York The top law enforcement official in New York has launched a probe into toxic substances that were recently found in baby food that was sold across the state. New York Attorney General Letitia James said that her office launched an investigation this week into several manufacturers of baby food regarding high levels of inorganic arsenic found in infant rice cereal products James said that her office has requested information from the companies that make Gerber, Beech-Nut, Earth’s Best Organic, and HappyBABY brands to “examine whether the infant rice cereal products that are sold in New York…
Safe Sleeping For Babies Safe Sleeping For Babies
Safe Sleeping For Babies According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 3,500 babies in the U.S. are lost each year due to sleep-related deaths, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), accidental suffocation, and deaths from unknown causes. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends the following safe sleep practices for newborns and infants: Always place your baby on his or her back to sleep in a bassinet, crib, portable crib, or play yard, including naps and at night. Use a firm and flat sleep surface, such as a mattress in a safety-approved crib, covered by a …