145,000 Cans Baby Formula Recalled Over Contamination Concern
UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 06: Enfamil infant formula, made by Mead Johnson Nutrition Co., sits on display in a supermarket in New York, U.S., on Friday, Feb. 6, 2009. Mead Johnson Nutrition Co., the largest maker of infant formula, is among five companies seeking to raise as much as $1.13 billion by selling shares next week in the first U.S. initial public offerings in 2009. (Photo by Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
There are all kinds of recalls, some more urgent than others. Anytime a recall involves something infant related, it ranks high on the urgent list.
Reckitt and several news outlets are reporting a recall for a popular baby formula. The report claims that Reckitt has issued a recall for two of their batches of a plant-based infant formula product because they are concerned it may be contaminated. “The company said it’s recalling the infant formula “out of an abundance of caution” after samples tested negative for contaminants.
Their website says that the nutrition products producer shares that, “out of an abundance of caution, it has chosen to voluntarily recall two (2) select batches of ProSobee 12.9 oz. Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula due to a possibility of cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii. All product distributed went through extensive testing and tested negative for the bacteria.”
The recall is for ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula in 12.9 oz containers that were manufactured between August 2022 and September 2022. They were distributed through retail outlets throughout the county in the U.S., Guam, and Puerto Rico. You can identify the batches by the number on the bottom of the can. If you have any cans of ProSobee check for recalled product batches ZL2HZF and ZL2HZZ both with a UPC Code of 300871214415 and a “Use By Date” of “1 Mar 2024.” If you purchased this product it should be disposed of or returned to the place of purchase for a total refund. The recall involves approximately 145,000 cans.
The company claims No illnesses or incidents have been reported. However, if you have any questions, you can contact them at 1-800-479-0551.
The manufacturer also shared the following on their website, “We are committed to the highest level of quality and safety and it is for this reason that we have taken this extraordinary measure. The batches in question tested negative for Cronobacter and other bacteria and this is an isolated situation. After a thorough investigation, we have identified the root cause, which was linked to a material from a third party. We have taken all appropriate corrective actions, including no longer sourcing this material from the supplier.”
These New Jersey Applebee's Will Be Serving Kids For Free!
It’s been the talk of the town ever since a local Tinton Falls restaurant announced that they are banning kids under the age of ten. This caused outrage in the community with some rooting for or against the policy.
Now some of the largest chains of popular restaurant Applebee’s. Are saying not to worry because those kids can come to their locations and eat for free.
From Patch.com the decision to ban kids ten and under came from a local restaurant and bar called Nettie’s House of Spaghetti. An action that has many parents debating online as to if this action was the correct choice. However, now other chains are taking the chance to try and profit from the controversy.
One such chain is Applebee’s as Kurt Pahlitzsch, vice president of casual dining at Doherty Enterprise. Said kids and families will always be welcomed to his restaurants.
As such this month From Feb. 19 – Feb. 26 all children brought into a Doherty-owned Applebee’s will be given a free meal. This deal can be obtained with the purchase of one adult entrée, and only applies to Doherty-owned Applebee’s in New Jersey. With Presidents Day, approaching this seems like a good way to pump up business.
While remains unclear what will happen to the now infamous House of Spaghettis, it’s interesting to see how a quick decision like this carries such an impact within the Garden State.
Though Kurt didn’t choose a side in the press conference held earlier this week. Choosing to take the middle of the line he understands they may have a reason for their actions. But stands strong in believing families should be able to dine with their kids if they want.
To me, it sounds like a choice that is being blown out of proportion, I’m not sure what caused such a decision from the Tinton Fall’s location, but at the end that’s their business. A full list of the participating New Jersey restaurants can be found below.
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