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Infant Formula Sampling and Discharge Gift Bags in Hospitals

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American hospitals have distributed discharge kits to mothers of newborns for more than four decades. When provided by infant formula manufacturers, these kits include infant formula samples and other items, such as bottles of water, nipples, educational materials, infant vitamins, and lotions for mothers’ use during the early postpartum period. 

FDA and CDC Confirm Infant Formula is Safe

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In a joint statement released on December 30, 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC) said tests of factory-sealed containers of the formula, made by Mead Johnson Nutrition Co., showed no traces of the bacteria Cronobacter. Federal health investigators cleared the infant formula of suspected bacterial contamination that last week prompted retailers to pull a batch of the product from their shelves.

*Updated* International Formula Council Reassures Parents of Powdered Infant Formula Safety

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On December 30, 2011 the FDA and CDC released a joint statement that said tests of factory-sealed containers of the formula, made by Mead Johnson Nutrition Co., showed no traces of the bacteria Cronobacter. To read the full statement click here.

IFC Statement on Cronobacter spp. and Infant Formula

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The infant formula industry’s products are manufactured with strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices using high quality ingredients. All infant formula products, including liquid and powdered formulas, are extensively tested before release to assure that they meet the nutritional needs of infants and to assure the safety of the product, including microbiological quality with respect to Cronobacter spp. (formerly Enterobacter sakazakii).

BPA and Babies: New Research From FDA Focuses On What Happens In Womb

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Forbes.com writer, Trevor Butterworth, looks at the bisphenol A (BPA) debate and finds that many media outlets neglect the complex studies coming out of regulatory agencies in favor of less scientific, overly simplistic studies advancing alarming health claims. He says “Not all scientific studies are created equal.” Butterworth interviews Daniel R.

IFC Statement on Genetically Modified Ingredients

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Members of the International Formula Council* (IFC) are dedicated to producing safe and nutritious products. Ingredients in U.S. infant formulas are carefully quality-controlled and manufactured to the highest industry and government standards. Some infant formula ingredients, such as soy protein, can be derived from crops which have been enhanced through biotechnology (i.e., genetically modified). An extensive body of sound scientific evidence supports the safety of these ingredients. 

IFC Statement on Advanced Glycation End Products

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Infant formula manufacturers continually work to ensure their products are safe and of the highest quality. When questions arise about the presence of a substance that commonly occurs during the heating and processing of food, such as advanced glycation end products (AGEs), these inquiries are taken very seriously.

All infant formulas are regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Baby Formula Preparation Video for Parents Who Formula-Feed their Infants

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NAPNAP is providing an educational video that teaches parents the crucial steps in safely preparing a baby bottle as well as handling and storing baby formula.

Recent research has shown that parents want and need information on infant feeding, both breastfeeding and formula feeding.

IFC Guidance For Retailers Regarding Purchase And Return Policies For Infant Formula Products

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Infant formula manufacturers take very seriously their responsibility to provide safe and nutritious infant formula to millions of infants every day.

IFC Guidance Regarding Unsaleable Infant Formula Products

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Infant formula is the most highly regulated food in the world and continues to be the only safe, nutritious and recommended alternative to breast milk. Because it is often a sole-source food product for newborn babies, its nutrient content is critical to support a baby’s proper growth and development. To ensure appropriate nutrient levels and delivery throughout shelf life, infant formulas are made according to Good Manufacturing Practices.