Today, the
Company (Product Origin):Danone (
Product(s):
Danone:
Aptamil Care Stage 1, 0-6 months, Infant Milk (800 grams (g) retail container)
Aptamil Care Stage 2, 6-12 months, Follow On Milk (800 grams (g))
a2 Platinum Infant Formula (0-6 months), 900g (a2MC Stage 1)
a2 PlatinumFollow-on Formula (6-12 months), 900g (a2MC Stage 2)
Type of Formula: General
Availability: Both products will be sold at major
The FDA is exercising enforcement discretion for the importation of the infant formula products listed above following the review of information provided pertaining to nutritional adequacy and safety, including microbiological testing, labeling and additional information about facility production and inspection history.
Ongoing FDA Steps to Increase Availability of Safe, Nutritious Infant Formula
The FDA has been leveraging a number of flexibilities to bolster the supply of products that serve as the sole source of nutrition for many infants while ensuring the infant formula can be used safely and provides adequate nutrition. The agency continues to dedicate all available resources to help ensure that safe and nutritious infant formula products remain available for use in the
The FDA issued guidance in
Additionally, in
The agency continues to advise against making infant formulas at home or diluting formula. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to work with their child's health care provider for recommendations on changing feeding practices, if needed. The
The FDA also monitors online marketplaces for fraudulent products and works with major online retailers to remove violative and harmful products offered for sale on their sites. Additionally, since many of these fraudulent products originate overseas, the agency targets and examines these products at ports of entry. The FDA also monitors and follows up on various external signals such as consumer complaints about potential counterfeit and fraudulent products.
The FDA, an agency within the
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