Summary
The FDA warned four major U.S. retailers—Walmart, Target, Kroger, and Albertsons—for not quickly removing a recalled infant formula linked to a botulism outbreak. More than 50 infants across 19 states required hospitalization due to this botulism outbreak. The FDA is asking these retailers to explain or fix the issue within 15 days.
Key Facts
- The FDA sent warning letters to Walmart, Target, Kroger, and Albertsons.
- These retailers were slow to remove ByHeart infant formula, recalled in November due to botulism risk.
- Over 50 infants in 19 U.S. states were hospitalized from the outbreak.
- The FDA found the recalled formula still being sold in many states after the recall was announced.
- Retailers have 15 working days to provide a remedy or explanation to the FDA.
- Failure to act may lead to further regulatory actions.
- Walmart claims it stopped selling the formula after blocking sales at registers.
- Infant botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by certain germs; it can lead to muscle weakness and other health problems.
