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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0732-2023/FDA enforcement
Perrigo Nutritionals·Food·Mar 17, 2023

Gerber Goodstart Soothepro Infant Formula with Iron

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Infant Formula has the potential to be contaminated with Cronobacter spp.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. Cronobacter bacteria can cause severe illness, especially in infants and premature babies.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand namePerrigo Nutritionals
Recalling firmPerrigo NutritionalsCharlottesville, VA, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 500006 24003 20 500004 94989 30 500004 87226 40 55000 38369 1
Lot / date codes
  • Gerber Good Start SootheProTM 12.4 oz: Lot 300357651Z - USE BY 04JUL2024 Lot 300457651Z - USE BY 05JUL2024 Lot 300557651Z - USE BY 06JUL2024 Lot 300557652Z - USE BY 06JUL2024 Lot 300757651Z - USE BY 08JUL2024 Lot 300857651Z - USE BY 09JUL2024 Lot 301057651Z - USE BY 11JUL2024 Lot 301057652Z - USE BY 11JUL2024 Lot 301157651Z - USE BY 12JUL2024 Gerber Good Start SootheProTM 30.6 oz: Lot 301357652Z - USE BY 14JUL2024 Lot 301457652Z - USE BY 15JUL2024 Lot 301557651Z - USE BY 16JUL2024 Gerber Good Start SootheProTM 19.4 oz: Lot 301557652Z - USE BY 16JUL2024I
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide and Canada.

United States, Canada

Quantity affected182, 888 cans
Recall initiationFDA report date: April 12, 2023
FDA recall numberF-0732-2023

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Perrigo Nutritionals initiated this food recall on March 17, 2023. The FDA enforcement report states: Infant Formula has the potential to be contaminated with Cronobacter spp. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide and Canada.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Infant Formula has the potential to be contaminated with Cronobacter spp.

Gerber Goodstart Soothepro Infant Formula with Iron was made or distributed by Perrigo Nutritionals in Charlottesville, VA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0732-2023, dated April 12, 2023.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, cronobacter bacteria can cause severe illness, especially in infants and premature babies.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Cronobacter

Symptoms to watch for

In infants, possible poor feeding, irritability, temperature changes, jaundice, grunting or seizures. In adults, fever and gastrointestinal symptoms may occur.

When symptoms may appear

The timing varies; infant infections can become serious quickly.

Higher-risk groups

Infants, especially premature or low-birth-weight babies, and immunocompromised people are at highest risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not feed the affected product to an infant or anyone in a high-risk group.
  2. 2If an infant has poor feeding, unusual irritability, fever or breathing problems, seek urgent medical care.
  3. 3Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and follow the recall notice for safe disposal.

Powdered infant formula and infant-feeding products warrant extra caution.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Gerber Goodstart Soothepro Infant Formula with Iron recall?

Perrigo Nutritionals recalled Gerber Goodstart Soothepro Infant Formula with Iron in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0732-2023. Infant Formula has the potential to be contaminated with Cronobacter spp.

What are the symptoms of Cronobacter exposure?

In infants, possible poor feeding, irritability, temperature changes, jaundice, grunting or seizures. In adults, fever and gastrointestinal symptoms may occur.

How quickly can Cronobacter symptoms appear?

The timing varies; infant infections can become serious quickly.

Who is most at risk from Cronobacter?

Infants, especially premature or low-birth-weight babies, and immunocompromised people are at highest risk.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Do not feed the affected product to an infant or anyone in a high-risk group. If an infant has poor feeding, unusual irritability, fever or breathing problems, seek urgent medical care. Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and follow the recall notice for safe disposal.

How do I get a refund from Perrigo Nutritionals?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-0732-2023 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the Perrigo Nutritionals recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0732-2023. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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