In a message dated 2/28/2003 5:37:43 AM Pacific Standard Time,
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> "Enterbacter sakazakii has contaminated powdered
> infant formula since the 80's.  It has resulted in the infant deaths of
> preterm infants in various countries (Belgium and USA) and the neurological
> impairment of a full term infant in Iceland."
>
Contaminated breastmilk has also killed premies.

Nancy
Nancy E. Wight MD, FAAP, IBCLC
Neonatologist, Children's Hospital & Sharp Mary Birch Hospital For Women
Medical Director, Sharp HealthCare Lactation Services
San Diego, California, USA
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