Note that Ross' press release says: "The impacted product is not used in hospitals."
But I DID find it on the shelves in my hospital - haven't found those particular Lot or Batch numbers, but the product IS there.
Ross may not distribute it for free, but obviously hospitals do get it.
Phyllis
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> FYI
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> Ross Products has just issued a recall for Similac Special Care 24 Cal/fl. oz. premature formula with iron because certain lots are deficient in iron. Babies who have been using the recalled product for more than 2 weeks need to be assessed for iron deficiency and may need a separate iron supplement. This formula is used both in-hospital and after discharge. Mothers whose babies have been discharged have no way of knowing if their preterm infant has been receiving a deficient product unless a health care provider checks on each discharged patient. Lactnetters working in NICUs or with preterm babies in the community may wish to check with mothers to see if they are using the recalled product.
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> http://www.ross.com/aboutRoss/rosspressroom2007.asp
>
> Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC
> Weston, MA
>
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Phyllis Adamson, IBCLC, RLC
Glendale, AZ.
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