Threat Of Cronobacter Contamination For Powder Infant Formula Rings Clear In Latest US Recall
Finding ‘One Of Most Troubling’ Pathogen Groups For Dry Foods Is ‘Needle In Haystack’
Executive Summary
Reckitt's identification of Cronobacter sakazakii as contaminant in its 145,000-can Enfamil recall is latest clear statement about Cronobacter bacteria potentially disrupting supply of formula and other nutritionals distributed in powder form.
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