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FDA warns against using another powdered baby formula after a 2nd death

The FDA now cautions against using a specific lot of Abbott Nutrition's Similac PM 60/40 after a second infant dies. Abbott voluntarily recalled the specialty product on Monday.
Abbott Nutrition has voluntarily recalled certain powdered baby formulas.

The Food and Drug Administration is expanding its advisory on powdered baby formulas to include a certain lot of specialty Similac PM 60/40.

Abbott Nutrition voluntarily recalled the specialty product on Monday afterthat an infant who consumed the Similac specialty product died after testing positive for It was the second reported fatal case linked to powdered baby formula since September.

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