The Potential Health Risks of High Levels of Vitamin D in Infant Formula
Recall of Infant Formula
Perrigo is recalling 16,500 cans of infant formula sold at HEB grocery stores and CVS Health stores in 12 states due to high levels of vitamin D. The company issued a notice stating that the voluntary recall includes cans labeled HEB Baby Infant Premium Infant Formula (Contains Iron) and CVS Health Infant Premium Infant Formula (Contains Iron). The affected products were shipped to HEB grocery stores in Texas and CVS stores in California, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
Health Concerns
Routine tests revealed that the vitamin D levels in the recalled infant formula batch were higher than the maximum allowed. While for most infants, short-term consumption may not cause adverse health effects, vulnerable infants with compromised kidney function may experience health problems.
Recalled Products and How to Identify Them
The recalled batch of formula shipped to CVS Health starting on February 6, 2024, has an expiration date of November 11, 2025, with a UPC code of 050428318034. Formula shipped to HEB starting on February 2, 2024, with use-by dates of November 9, 2025, and November 11, 2025, can be identified by the UPC code 041220164578. Parents and caregivers can check the bottom of the packaging for the batch code and use date to determine if they have purchased the recalled product.
Additional Information
If you have any questions or concerns about the recalled infant formula, you can contact Perrigo at 1-800-538-9543, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Time. This recall is part of a series of issues involving infant formula, including a nationwide shortage in 2022. Previous recalls have involved contamination with bacteria, such as in the case of Reckitt Benckiser/Mead Johnson Nutritional Infant Formula. It is important for parents and caregivers to stay informed about such recalls to ensure the safety of infants.
