Children are at risk of drinking contaminated milk

Since Abbott announced the voluntary recall of 10 batches of milk with suspected Clostridium Botulinum infection, this list of formula formulas are at risk of this infection due to the use of whey concentrate ingredients produced by Fonterra New Zealand. more and more.

From Abbott, Karicare up to now, Dumex, brands that are quite familiar to Vietnamese consumers, have withdrawn products, making parents worry. Clostridium Botulinum is a type of bacteria commonly found in soil, and most likely, Fonterra's milk is contaminated by an unhygienic pipe in the company's processing plant.

Contaminated milk is a concern for many parents

According to warnings of health authorities, Clostridium Botulinum bacteria are capable of producing toxins in food and wounds. Children infected with C. botulinum infection may develop illness with symptoms of nausea, abdominal pain, mild or frequent diarrhea, dry mouth, poor eating, and general fatigue. The following symptoms may include blurred vision, difficulty breathing, bloating, constipation.

The incubation period of this bacteria is usually short, only a few hours to 24 hours after eating food containing toxins or longer than 3-5 days if the food contains Clotridium botulinum. When a child encounters these symptoms, they should be taken to the hospital urgently. If severe poisoning can die from paralysis of respiratory muscles.

There is currently no preventive vaccine for disease caused by Clotridium botulinum bacteria, so consumers only prevent disease by not using products suspected of being contaminated with this bacterium.

The batches of products that may be contaminated with Clostridium Botulinum include:
• Similac GainPlus Eye-Q for 1-3 year old children, 400g and 900g boxes of Abbott Company.

Source: VN Express