An infection from Cronobacter sakazakii, the bacteria that can contaminate infant formula, could soon join the federal disease watchlist.
Cronobacter infections typically strike infants under 2 months old and can be fatal or permanently disabling.
Bacterial Infection Linked to Recent Baby Formula Shortage May Join Federal Disease Watchlist
Toddler formulas are often used by parents to fill in nutritional gaps while transitioning their children to table foods.Ravipat/Shutterstock
