Carnation warns parents against use of incorrectly labeled Carnation Alsoy Concentrate soy formula, 13 fl. oz.GLENDALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 20, 1996--Carnation is voluntarily recalling one production code of Carnation carnation: see pink. carnation Herbaceous plant (Dianthus caryophyllus) of the pink family, native to the Mediterranean, widely cultivated for its fringe-petaled, often spicy-smelling flowers. Alsoy Concentrate soy formula in 13 fluid ounce fluid ounce or fluidounce n. Abbr. fl oz, fl. oz. A unit of volume or capacity equal to 8 fluid drams or 29.57 milliliters. cans because it is mislabeled mis·la·bel tr.v. mis·la·beled also mis·la·belled, mis·la·bel·ing also mis·la·bel·ling, mis·la·bels also mis·la·bels To label inaccurately. Adj. 1. in a way that could lead to infants consuming undiluted concentrated formula. Consumption of undiluted concentrated formula by infants may cause serious dehydration, diarrhea, cramping cramping see cramp. and vomiting. Infants consuming undiluted concentrated formula over the course of several feedings, and not receiving proper medical treatment, could be at risk for seizure and other life-threatening conditions. Distribution of the affected product is limited to seven states: Maryland, New York Maryland is a town in Otsego County, New York, United States. The population was 1,920 at the 2000 census. The Town of Maryland is on the county's south border, and was named for the U.S. state of the same name. , New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia. The following production code appears on the bottom of the can: 6150EWAC EWAC Electronic Warfare Aircraft Commander EWAC Electronic Warfare Anechoic Chamber EWAC Emergency Warning And Caution 047. The affected product is packaged in cans with the statement "Do Not Add Water," in English and French, printed on the top of the lid. Product label directions are accurate and clearly state in several places that water must be added. Carnation has received several inquiries concerning the lid but is not aware of any consumers who have fed the product to their infants undiluted. As a precaution and to eliminate any confusion, all affected product is currently being removed from store shelves. No other Carnation Alsoy Concentrate or Carnation infant formula products are affected. Consumers who have purchased cans of Carnation Alsoy Concentrate with the incorrect statement on the lid should not use the product and should call Carnation Nutritional Products toll free at 800/543-3112. CONTACT: Carnation Nutritional Products, Glendale Laurie MacDonald, 818/549-6394 |
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