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Our poison information specialists will assess the situation then provide first-aid actions. In severe cases, they will refer you to the most appropriate health care facility.

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Common call topics:

  • Medication overdose
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  • Pesticide exposures
  • Inhalation of gases or chemical fumes
  • Exposures to plants or mushrooms
  • Bites and stings
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FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Certain Powdered Infant Formula

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FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Certain Powdered Infant Formula

02/17/2022 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is investigating consumer complaints of Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport infections.

The FDA is advising consumers not to use Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare powdered infant formulas if:

  • the first two digits of the code are 22 through 37; and 
  • the code on the container contains K8, SH or Z2; and 
  • the expiration date is 4-1-2022 (APR 2022) or later.

 

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