Recall Check: Plant-Based Formula Recalled Due to Excess Levels of Sodium, Iron, Potassium, Lack of Vitamin D

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 Plant-Based Formula Recall Overview:

• Who: Detroit-based Moor Herbs is recalling all of its Angel Formula for infants.
• What: The FDA found the infant formula contains iron, sodium and potassium content well over the maximum allowed and lacks any vitamin D.
• Where: The recall is nationwide.

 Detroit-based Moor Herbs is recalling its Angel Formula for infants after it was discovered the product contains iron, sodium and potassium content well over the maximum allowed and lacks any vitamin D.

In a recall notice posted by Food and Drug Administration, the company says Angel Formula does not meet specific nutrition and labeling requirements for infant formula even though it is marketed as doing so.

The excess levels of iron, sodium and potassium can lead to iron overload and/or electrolyte imbalances, the FDA says, and the lack of vitamin D could result in a vitamin D deficiency, which can lead to rickets, a softening and weakening of bones.

“Parents and caregivers of infants who have purchased the recalled product should discontinue use and either throw the product away or return for a refund,” the notice says. “Parents and caregivers of infants who have used these products and are concerned about the health of their child should contact their health care provider.”

No Illnesses, Injuries Reported, Company Says

So far, the company says no illnesses or injuries have been reported in relation to the Angel Formula.

The product comes in 16 fl.oz. plastic bottles and the labeling does not have any UPC or lot codes. Moor Herbs began shipping the product in February of 2019 and all units in distribution are included in the recall.

The labeling on the bottle reads: “Our Moors Herbs “High Science” Angel Formulae is [sic] plant-based product which provides a full-spectrum of plant-based nutrients. It also promotes regularity (bowel movements) and prevents white film development on baby’s tongue and foul-odor stools. Formulated specifically for health-conscious and plant-based parents for their children. Do your family a favor and serve this to your infants and children daily.”

In October, Gerber was hit with a class action lawsuit for allegedly selling baby food products that contain a dangerous amount of toxic heavy metals including arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury. Plaintiff Beth Hartwell-Dennis claims Gerber “sacrificed the health and safety of infants, children, parents, and caregivers, to increase corporate revenue.” 

Do you check the ingredients and nutritional information of your baby’s food? Let us know in the comments section below!

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