Missouri & Illinois Parents, Gerber Has a Recall on Baby Formula

This is one of those fortunate circumstances where there is no illness connected to a problem with a product. However, it's due to an abundance of caution that has caused Gerber to recall one of their baby formula lines due to a concern about a strain of bacteria that will require Missouri and Illinois parents to check their shelves.

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The Food and Drug Administration issued an alert stating that Perrigo, the makers of Gerber baby products, is recalling this specific line of baby formula. It's because of the possibility of contamination with the bacteria called Cronobacter sakazakii.

This is what the product looks like as shared by Gerber on their YouTube channel.

Here are the product codes to look for:

Gerber® Good Start® SootheProTM 12.4 oz:
300357651Z – USE BY 04JUL2024
300457651Z – USE BY 05JUL2024
300557651Z – USE BY 06JUL2024
300557652Z – USE BY 06JUL2024
300757651Z – USE BY 08JUL2024
300857651Z – USE BY 09JUL2024
301057651Z – USE BY 11JUL2024
301057652Z – USE BY 11JUL2024
301157651Z – USE BY 12JUL2024

Gerber® Good Start® SootheProTM 30.6 oz:
301357652Z – USE BY 14JUL2024
301457652Z – USE BY 15JUL2024
301557651Z – USE BY 16JUL2024

Gerber Good® Start® SootheProTM 19.4 oz:
301557652Z – USE BY 16JUL2024I

They mention that the bacteria that's responsible for the possible contamination does not normally cause a serious health risk for children or adults, but can be especially dangerous and cause serious health problems for babies born prematurely or those with weakened immune systems.

Again, there are no cases of illness reported as of this time and no confirmation that any contaminated formula was actually delivered. They are recalling just to be safe.