Baby Foods and Bottled Danger: Pathogens in Products Made for the Most Vulnerable

Parents trust that the foods they give their babies are safe. Baby food jars, powdered infant formula, and toddler snacks are marketed with words like “gentle,” “organic,” and “pure.” But infants are among the most vulnerable to foodborne illness, and unfortunately, contamination has struck even in the most trusted brands.

Why Baby Food Is Especially Risky

Case Study 1: 2022 Cronobacter Outbreak Linked to Infant Formula

In 2022, the U.S. faced a major crisis when powdered infant formula was linked to Cronobacter sakazakii infections.

Case Study 2: 2019 Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Powdered Infant Formula

Just a few years earlier, powdered formula was again at the center of concern.

Both cases reveal t

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