Wal-Mart Pulls Infant Formula From Shelves After Baby's Death

In a precautionary move, Wal-Mart in Huntley has joined thousands of other megastores throughout the country in recalling infant formula.

A manager at the Huntley Wal-Mart, 12300 Route 47, confirmed Thursday the recalled product had been removed from the store's shelves.

According to a,   Wal-Mart is voluntarily pulling Enfamil Newborn formula. The company began taking the action when the Lebanon, Missouri Wal-Mart pulled its stock of the formula after a 10-day-old baby died Sunday.

The Lebanon Daily Record reports Avery Cornett's family took him to a local hospital when he showed signs of lethargy and stomach discomfort. According to the newspaper, tests showed Avery had contracted a rare bacterial infection which can be found in contaminated infant formula. 

• Watch: News story about Avery Cornett from KY3-TV, Springfield, MO
  
• Product information
• 12.5-ounce cans of Enfamil Newborn powder 
• Lot number ZP1K7G
• Return Enfamil Newborn powdered formula to Wal-Mart for a refund or exchange it for another brand.

The Food and Drug Administration has not issued an official recall of the product, which is formulated for babies up to three months old. 

A report in the Washington Post quotes Wal-Mart spokeswoman Dianna Gee, who said the company decided to pull the lot “out of an abundance of caution” while health officials further investigate Sunday’s death.

STLToday.com reports the Missouri Department of Health is advising parents to follow safety guidelines for preparing any infant formula:

• Wash hands with soap and water.
• Sterilize feeding equipment in hot soapy water.
• Prepare formula for one feeding at a time.

Related Topics: Enfamil Newborn formula, Wal-Mart Stores, and contaminated

Stephanie Price contributed to this story.