Nestle Recalls Certain Cans of Infant Formula Concentrate
Glendale, CA (SafetyAlerts) - Nestle is voluntarily recalling 33 batches of
Nestle's Carnation Good Start, Nestle Carnation Alsoy and Carnation
Follow-Up Infant Formulas, in 13-fluid-ounce concentrate cans, because the
processing may not have reached high enough temperatures to ensure
sterility.

According to Nestle, extensive testing has been conducted and they have
confirmed that there is no healthrisk associated with these batches. Nestle
is recalling these batches as a precautionary measure.

This recall affects only the 13-fluid-ounce concentrate formulas that have
been distributed nationwide.  This recall does not affect the powder or
ready-to-drink forms of Nestle Carnation Infant Formulas.

According to a press release issued by Nestle, the following batch numbers
(located below the "BEST IF USED BY" date on the top of the can) are
affected:

Alsoy Concentrate:
9337EWAC3876 and  9338EWAC3876

Follow-Up Concentrate - batch numbers that have on of the folloing as the
last 4 digits in the code:
3785, 3791, 3907 and 3909

Good Start Concentrate - batch numbers that have on of the folloing as the
last 4 digits in the code:
3749, 3750, 3752, 3753, 3754, 3755, 3756, 3757, 3758, 3759, 3759, 3777,
3778, 3779, 3780, 3781, 3782, 3783, 3784, 3827, 3829, 3830, 3897, 3011,
3012, 3013, 3030, 3031 and 3032,

Nestle apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause consumers, and the
company has taken action to ensure this does not happen again.

Consumers can call Nesltes toll-free at 1-800-510-7493 with any questions
regarding this recall.


Cindy Curtis,RN,IBCLC
mailto:[log in to unmask]
http://www.erols.com/cindyrn

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