FDA Issues Alert: Mead Johnson Infant Formula Products Stolen in Ohio
On November 20, 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the following advisory regarding the theft of approximately 5,000 cases of Enfamil® and other infant formula products made by Mead Johnson stolen in Ohio.
Consumers should be aware of serious health risks associated with the purchase or use of stolen food or drug products, including product tampering that may affect the safety or strength of a food or drug product.
Mead Johnson Nutrition is working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Office of Criminal Investigations (FDA), and other law enforcement officials to recover cases of infant formula products that were stolen from a truck stop in Jeffersonville, Ohio, on November 13, 2009.
The products stolen were:
Nutramigen® LIPIL® Concentrate 13 oz can
Case UPC No.: 049811
Can UPC No.: 0087049801
Batch No.: MLS12
No. of Cases: 306
Enfamil® Gentlease® LIPIL® powder 12 oz can
Case UPC No.: 869302
Can UPC No.: 0087869342
Batch No.: BKS21
No. of Cases: 160
Enfamil® Gentlease® LIPIL® powder 12 oz can
Case UPC No.: 869302
Can UPC No.: 0087869342
Batch No.: BKS23
No. of Cases: 64
Enfamil A.R.®LIPIL® powder 12.9 oz can
Case UPC No.: 020102
Can UPC No.: 0087869342
Batch No.: QJS09
No. of Cases: 64
Enfamil® LIPIL® with Iron Concentrate 13 oz can
Case UPC No.: 127201
Can UPC No.: 0087127241
Batch No.: MKS54
No. of Cases: 1,530
Enfamil® LIPIL® with Iron Ready to Use 32 oz can
Case UPC No.: 127103
Can UPC No.: 0087127143
Batch No.: MKS57
No. of Cases: 75
Enfamil® LIPIL® with Iron Powder 12.9 oz can
Case UPC No.: 127301
Can UPC No.: 0087127341
Batch No.: QKS04
No. of Cases: 2,720
Product batch numbers can be found on both sides of each case, as well as on the bottom of each can.
Consumers should purchase Mead Johnson products only from well established and reputable retailers. If consumers purchase Mead Johnson products from other sources they should inspect the product and label for signs of tampering before opening the product. Mead Johnson infant formula products are packaged in “tamper-evident” cans, meaning that if the package has been opened, it will be evident to the consumers.
Retailers, wholesalers and institutions who receive their product directly from Mead Johnson are not affected by this notification.
Mead Johnson Nutrition and the FDA are asking for the public’s help in reporting any information regarding the stolen Mead Johnson products to FDA’s Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI) by calling (800) 551-3989 or by visiting the OCI website.
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