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Famous brand powdered milk banned by Anvisa: understand why powdered milk banned by Anvisa is leaving experts worried. Brazil and other countries are on alert!
Anvisa bans the sale of famous brand powdered milk: The previous year, the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) announced the suspension of the import and sale of specific batches of the food supplement Nutramigen LGG, produced by Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition in the United States. Widely used in baby food, the product caught the attention of regulatory authorities. Although the decision was communicated in 2024, the lots in question will only expire in 2025., which reinforces the importance of verifying information and ensuring safety in consumption.
Famous brand milk powder banned due to bacterial infection
The decision on powdered milk banned by Anvisa, published in Official Gazette of the Union in January 2025, is an example of the ongoing quest for food safety and protection of children's health in Brazil. The batches, which ban famous brand powdered milk, include ZL3FHG, ZL3FMH, ZL3FPE, ZL3FQD, ZL3FRW and ZL3FX, all valid until January 2025.
The main concern with powdered milk banned by Anvisa revolves around possible bacterial contamination, highlighting Anvisa's responsibility to ensure the quality of products made available to Brazilian consumers.
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A Cronobacter sakazakii is a bacterium known to contaminate powdered infant formula and can cause serious infections in newborns, such as meningitis, septicemia, and necrotizing enterocolitis. Such infections can be fatal or result in long-term sequelae, including mental retardation and cerebral palsy.
Newborns are particularly susceptible to these infections due to their developing immune systems and dependence on infant formula. This context reinforces the need for strict monitoring and hygienic practices in the preparation and storage of infant food.
Other countries have banned famous brand milk powder
The powdered milk banned by Anvisa was mentioned in a statement from Food and Drug Administration (FDA), US regulatory agency, due to possible contamination by Cronobacter Sakazakii, leading to the recommendation of voluntary recall of the batches.
FDA Data show that the lots were sold to other countries, including Argentina, Belgium, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador, Ireland, Israel, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, United Kingdom, Poland, Spain and Venezuela.
Anvisa warns consumers to check the batch numbers on the packaging of Nutramigen LGG powdered milk. If the batches correspond to those banned, it is recommended that the formula be discarded immediately, stopping its use. The agency also reinforces the importance of purchasing infant formulas from reliable sources that are properly registered with Anvisa.
Furthermore, Anvisa suggests adopting strict hygiene practices when preparing the formula, such as sterilizing utensils and using water boiled at around 70ºC, to reduce risks to babies' health.
How Cronobacter Sakazakii contamination occurs
Even with powdered milk banned by Anvisa, infant food safety is a central concern for parents and health professionals. However, contamination of infant formulas by Cronobacter Sakazakii poses a significant risk to children's health.
Contamination can occur at various stages of production, from the sourcing of raw materials to transportation and storage. Water used in formulation, if not treated properly, is a common vector for contamination. In addition, problems can arise during ingredient processing, packaging or even after pasteurization if strict hygiene procedures are not followed.
There are some best practices to reduce the risk of Cronobacter Sakazakii contamination in infant formulas such as Utensil Sanitization, Immediate Preparation and Proper Disposal.
