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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1724-2017/FDA enforcement
Sammy's Milk·Food·Sep 30, 2016

(Baby Food), NET WT

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Graceleigh, Inc. dba Sammys Milk is recalling certain lots of Sammys Milk (Baby Food) because of possible presence of Cronobacter, a bacteria that can cause severe and…

  • 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 nameSammy's Milk
Recalling firmSammy's MilkNewport Beach, CA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • all lots: AA141103 AB141103 AC141103 AD141103 AE141103 AF141103 AG141103 AA160526 AA160606A AA160606B AA160606C AA160606D AA160606E AA160606F AA160606G AA160606H AA160606I AA160606J AA160606K
Distribution area

US

United States

Quantity affected20, 008 units
Recall initiationFDA report date: April 5, 2017
FDA recall numberF-1724-2017

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Sammy's Milk initiated this food recall on September 30, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Graceleigh, Inc. dba Sammys Milk is recalling certain lots of Sammys Milk (Baby Food) because of possible presence of Cronobacter, a bacteria that can cause severe and sometimes fatal bloom infections or meningitis in infants (under 12 months of age) and it may not provide adequate nutritional levels of iron. The FDA report lists distribution as: US.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Graceleigh, Inc. dba Sammys Milk is recalling certain lots of Sammys Milk (Baby Food) because of possible presence of Cronobacter, a bacteria that can cause severe and sometimes fatal bloom infections or meningitis in infants (under 12 months of age) and it may not provide adequate nutritional levels of iron.

(Baby Food), NET WT was made or distributed by Sammy's Milk in Newport Beach, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1724-2017, dated April 5, 2017.

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 lot and date codes 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 (Baby Food), NET WT recall?

Sammy's Milk recalled (Baby Food), NET WT in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1724-2017. Graceleigh, Inc. dba Sammys Milk is recalling certain lots of Sammys Milk (Baby Food) because of possible presence of Cronobacter, a bacteria that can cause severe and…

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 Sammy's Milk?

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-1724-2017 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the Sammy's Milk 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-1724-2017. 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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