Houston baby product recall lawyers note that the U.S. FDA has expanded a recall on a baby product called SimplyThick due to at least 22 cases of necrotizing enterocolitis in infants since May 2011. In 7 of those 22 cases, the infants died from the necrotizing condition. Necrotizing enterocolitis presents a condition in which intestinal tissue becomes inflamed and dies.
The FDA warns that the signs of necrotizing enterocolitis include:
SimplyThick is added to breast milk and infant formula to help babies, particularly premature infants, swallow their food without spitting it back up. The product is also added to help older children and adults who have problems swallowing due to trauma injuries to the throat.
The U.S. FDA is warning that infants face increased risks of developing the life-threatening condition of necrotizing enterocolitis if they use the SimplyThick product. You will notice that of the 22 reported cases of the necrotizing condition since May 2011, almost 33% of them died.
The U.S. agency mentions that further study will be required to definitively establish a causal link between the SimplyThick baby product and the reported illnesses and deaths. The baby product comes in individual serving packets and in 64 ounce dispenser bottles.
The Houston baby product recall lawyers urge you to seek medical attention immediately if your infant or loved one develops the systems listed above. If you or a family member suffer an injury from a defective product of any sort, don’t hesitate to contact us with questions. You can schedule a free initial consultation regarding your injury matter.
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