 Friday, January 5, 2024
Important product recall on infant formula
Parents, caregivers, and health care providers please be aware that Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition has voluntarily recalled certain Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder products due to possible contamination of the germ Cronobacter sakazakii.
The following recalled product batch codes and can size associated with each batch were distributed in the U.S.:
- ZL3FHG (12.6 oz cans);
- ZL3FMH (12.6 oz cans);
- ZL3FPE (12.6 oz cans);
- ZL3FQD (12.6 oz cans);
- ZL3FRW (19.8 oz cans); and
- ZL3FXJ (12.6 oz cans).
The products have a UPC Code of 300871239418 or 300871239456 and “Use By Date” of “1 Jan 2025”. Read more about this recall at https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/reckittmead-johnson-nutrition-voluntarily-recalls-select-batches-nutramigen-hypoallergenic-infant.
If your family participates in our WIC program and uses this formula, please stop using it and return it to the clinic for a replacement.
Antivirals can protect against
severe illness from COVID-19
 With COVID-19 hospitalizations on the rise, it is important that people who get sick and are at higher risk for severe illness get on treatment in the first days of illness, since symptoms can change and worsen quickly. While these antivirals are effective at preventing severe disease, not enough people are taking them.
Antivirals can provide additional protection, even if you are vaccinated, if:
- You are at least 50 years of age, especially 65 and older, OR
- You have certain underlying medical conditions, such as a weakened immune system, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, or chronic lung disease, regardless of your age
If you get sick with COVID-19, you should talk to a medical provider about getting treatment if you fall into either of these two categories. Find out more.
Staying safe and healthy during winter
 Being safe in dangerous winter weather means not only to taking the appropriate steps during the storm, but also having the right supplies beforehand. If you wait to stock up on supplies until a watch or warning is issued, you run the risk of the supplies being out of stock or the store being closed.
The checklist below provides some basic guidance on what to have in your house/apartment during the winter if you are forced to stay indoors or lose electricity.
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Disposable dishware: plates, bowls, utensils
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Specialty items: Medications, infant formula
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Portable radio: AM/FM radio and batteries
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Warm clothing: hats, mittens, parkas, boots
- Extra blankets
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Bottled water (in case pipes freeze)
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Matches: for candles and gas fireplaces
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Shovel/snow blower: check condition and maintenance
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Flashlights (extra batteries)
- First-Aid Kit
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Cellphone (fully charged)
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Firewood: Wood fireplaces
Be sure to learn more tips on how to plan ahead for cold weather.
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