The FDA has issued an urgent recall of 2.5 million cans of infant formula from three major brands after routine testing detected elevated levels of a toxic heavy metal.
Affected Products
- Enfamil NeuroPro (lot numbers starting with F26)
- Similac Advance (lot numbers starting with S26Q1)
- Gerber Good Start (lot numbers starting with G260)
What Parents Should Do
Parents should immediately stop using affected products and contact the manufacturer for a full refund. The FDA has set up a dedicated hotline at 1-800-FDA-BABY for questions and concerns.
Pediatricians recommend consulting your child's doctor before switching formulas. WIC offices are offering emergency vouchers for alternative products.
