Death of a Missouri Baby Prompts Area Walmarts to Join Voluntary Action

Walmart has pulled Enfamil Newborn formula from its shelves. The Lebanon Walmart made the decision to pulled its stock of the formula after a 10-day-old baby died Sunday.

Metro St. Louis locations are joining more than 3,000 Walmart stores nationwide as part of the voluntary action.

The Eureka Walmart is a , which sells groceries.

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 bacteria which can be found in contaminated infant formula.

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• Watch: News story about Avery Cornett from KY3-TV, Springfield, MO
  

Recall 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 Walmart 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.