Health Ministry Halts Use of Similac Batch in Hospitals
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The Israeli Ministry of Health has stopped the use of a specific hospital-only batch of Similac formula after a single complaint. The manufacturer is providing a replacement batch.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Health Ministry halts use of Similac batch in hospitals.
- Batch 89203N201 is for hospital use only.
- The action follows a single, isolated complaint.
- No adverse medical conditions have been reported.
- Abbott is supplying an alternative batch.
Israel's Ministry of Health has ordered a halt to the use of a specific batch of Similac formula intended solely for hospital use, following a single complaint received Tuesday evening. The affected batch, number 89203N201, is clearly marked on the bottom of the bottle and is not sold in retail stores.
Currently, this is an isolated incident with no reports of adverse medical conditions. The manufacturer, Abbott, is working to supply an alternative batch to hospitals.
The directive applies exclusively to this particular batch, and there are no restrictions on other Similac batches.
