ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, August 21, 1996 TAG: 9608210062
SECTION: BUSINESS PAGE: B-8 EDITION: METRO
Carnation recalls infant formula
WASHINGTON - Carnation Inc. is recalling some of its Carnation Alsoy soy formula for infants - in seven states, including Virginia - because the lids incorrectly tell parents not to dilute the concentrate with water before feeding their babies.
Drinking undiluted formula mix can cause dehydration, diarrhea, cramping and vomiting.
Other states where the mislabeled cans were distributed are: Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Texas. The 13-ounce cans have the following code on the bottom: 6150EWAC047.
The cans' lids say ``Do Not Add Water'' in English and French. The label on the cans' side correctly says that water must be added to the concentrate.
The lids were supposed to be put on cans of premixed formula destined for Canada, but instead are on concentrate that must be diluted before using.
Carnation, a subsidiary of Nestle USA Inc., said it did not know of any infants who have eaten undiluted formula, but it has removed all of the mislabeled cans from store shelves. The company on Tuesday urged parents who bought the mislabeled formula not to use it and to call Carnation at 800-543-3112.
- Associated Press
Firm receives Navy contract
Hayes, Seay, Mattern & Mattern Inc. of Roanoke has received a $748,803 contract from the U.S. Navy for architectural-engineering services related to building renovations at the Consolidated Support Center in Norfolk.
- States News Service
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