Hi, 

I just found out that one  "breastfeeding product" company has had it's 
untested (as far as I know) Nipple Cream recalled by the FDA. I believe this is 
the same company which makes the plastic "leak stoppers" which were 
causative in so many cases of plugged ducts, thrush infections and even 
mastitis. 

Here's the story 
FDA warns of harmful nipple cream 
 	STORY HIGHLIGHTS 
 	Mommy's Bliss Nipple Cream has been taken off market
 	Ingredients in cream could sicken infants, FDA says
 	Potentially harmful ingredients are chlorphenesin, phenoxyethanol
 	FDA says don't use the cream, consult a doctor if you have problems

 
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Food and Drug Administration on Friday warned 
women not to use or purchase Mommy's Bliss Nipple Cream, marketed by MOM 
Enterprises Inc. of San Rafael, California.

The cream, promoted to nursing mothers to help soothe dry or cracked 
nipples, contains ingredients that may cause respiratory distress, vomiting and 
diarrhea in infants, the agency said.
The potentially harmful ingredients in the cream are chlorphenesin and 
phenoxyethanol.

"FDA is particularly concerned that nursing infants are being unwittingly 
exposed by their mothers to this product with dangerous side effects," said 
Janet Woodcock, director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and 
Research. "Additionally, these two ingredients may interact with one another 
to further compound and increase the risk of respiratory depression in nursing 
infants."

The company has stopped selling the cream. The FDA said consumers should 
stop using the cream and consult a doctor if they experience problems or 
believe that their infant may have experienced problems due to the product.
Mothers whose children may have suffered adverse effects because of this 
product should contact the FDA's MedWatch at 800-332-1088.

Mary Jozwiak IBCLC, RLC, LLLL
Private Practice 

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