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Shortage of infant formulas for babies with food allergies: what you should know...

Published: June 29, 2022Recall ID: 64183Category: generalCountry: Canada

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Supply - Other

Product Description & Identification

Speak to a health care professional, such as your doctor or pharmacist, to discuss your baby’s needs and possible alternative products and how to transition them into your infant’s diet.If you are combining bottle-feeding and breastfeeding, try to maintain your breastmilk supply and consult your health care professional if you need advice on an allergen free diet.Do not attempt to make homemade infant formula as it can put your baby’s health at risk. Commercial infant formula contains many important nutrients that cannot be created at home.Do not use other substitutes such as cow’s milk, goat’s milk, evaporated milk, soy or rice beverages as they are not nutritionally complete.Do not acquire infant formula or breastmilk from unknown sources, such as online groups or third parties.When purchasing infant formula, reserve specialty infant formulas for those with medical conditions requiring these ones and avoid buying large amounts.

Affected Products

Infant formulas for babies with food allergies and certain medical conditions

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
N I D64183
U R Lhttps://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/shortage-infant-formulas-babies-food-allergies-what-you-should-know-and-do
IssueSupply - Other
TitleShortage of infant formulas for babies with food allergies: what you should know and do
ProductInfant formulas for babies with food allergies and certain medical conditions
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CategoryInfant products - Health products
Last updated2022-06-29
OrganizationCommunications and Public Affairs Branch
What you should doSpeak to a health care professional, such as your doctor or pharmacist, to discuss your baby’s needs and possible alternative products and how to transition them into your infant’s diet.If you are combining bottle-feeding and breastfeeding, try to maintain your breastmilk supply and consult your health care professional if you need advice on an allergen free diet.Do not attempt to make homemade infant formula as it can put your baby’s health at risk. Commercial infant formula contains many important nutrients that cannot be created at home.Do not use other substitutes such as cow’s milk, goat’s milk, evaporated milk, soy or rice beverages as they are not nutritionally complete.Do not acquire infant formula or breastmilk from unknown sources, such as online groups or third parties.When purchasing infant formula, reserve specialty infant formulas for those with medical conditions requiring these ones and avoid buying large amounts.

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