And I would say that the point is that claims that a particular formula
support the immune system or improves eye and brain development are spurious
because all the research we have is that any formula harms the immune system
of the child and retards eye and brain development in comparision to the
"standard,"  the standard being breastfeeding.  If they can prove that their
additions actually improve their formulas (and the research is very mixed so
I don't know that they can) it should be that they harm the immune system
less than the previous formula and retard eye and brain development less
than the previous formula...
The question of "what is the standard" is important for as we know, some
mothers use formulas so their baby can get the "extras" that are promoted as
improving brain development in these formulas.
Karleen Gribble
Australia
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> Oh this just keeps getting better! PBM Products makes all of the store
> brand formula and is suing Abbott for telling Target that PBM formula is
> inferior. The FTC does not yet have a new head who will be appointed soon
> by President Obama. If this new person is dedicated to really enforcing
> the law we may have a chance at getting the FTC to look at the formula
> marketing issue.
>
> Liz said it so nicely regarding writing to the Federal Trade Commission.
> Just tell them your story. Let them know how mothers are being deceived.
> What we need are MANY letters to show the extent of the problem. Don't
> worry about studies, just be yourself. I do not know of anyone on Lactnet
> who is shy about speaking up! Please consider registering a complaint
> every time a mother tells you how formula and human milk are equivalent or
> each time you see an ad claiming how formula is a wonder food.
>
> Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC
> NABA
> Weston, MA
>
> Abbott Lied About Rival's Infant Formula: Suit
> Law360, New York (February 26, 2009) -- PBM Products LLC, a maker of
> infant formula, has sued Abbott Laboratories for allegedly violating the
> Lanham Act and attempting to reduce competition in the infant formula
> market by telling Target Corp. that PBM's product is inferior.
>
> In a complaint filed Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Western
> District of Virginia, PBM claims Abbott represented to Target that PBM's
> immune support infant formula product is...
>
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