Metal Shavings Found in Baby Formula

Mom Michele Myler was alarmed when she noticed something very unusual in her son’s baby formula: metal. Myler sent a sample of the formula, called Enfamil A.R., to the manufacturer for testing, and the metal shavings from the formula were identified as aluminum dust. Though the manufacturer recognized the problem, they declined to issue a

Mom Michele Myler was alarmed when she noticed something very unusual in her son’s baby formula: metal. Myler sent a sample of the formula, called Enfamil A.R., to the manufacturer for testing, and the metal shavings from the formula were identified as aluminum dust. Though the manufacturer recognized the problem, they declined to issue a recall on the formula. Dr. Christopher Exley cautions parents, “Until we know for sure whether aluminum is completely safe, which seems unlikely, we should apply some sort of precautionary principle.” Myler’s experience reminds us how important it is for parents to stay attentive and question products that may be harmful to their children.

NBC New York, 6/12/13

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