Enfamil RECALL!!

Sarahbear621 · November 2010

Certain Enfamil Powdered Baby Formula products have been recalled. The products include Enfamil A.R. Lipil (No-Spit Formula), with a "use-by" date of Aug. 1, 2011, product code 1854 04210 A; Enfamil Lipil (Infant Formula), with a "use-by" date of Oct. 1, 2011, product code 1035 06110 B; and Enfamil Lipil (Infant Formula) with the "use-by" date of Nov. 1, 2011, product code 1742 22310 A.

Seems like everything is getting recalled these days.

kaylakaylakayla · November 2010

I don't see anything on the internet about it. Links?

The information you posted seems to be from a few weeks ago, which only affected military commissaries.

mjmonkeylove · November 2010

and this is why i EBF

E&RMommy · November 2010

mjmonkeylove:
and this is why i EBF

Nice commentary but not necessary at all. I have to supplement because I simply don't make enough breastmilk for 2 babies. The recall has zero to do with you so why even make the comment? Sheesh. I'd love to quit my job that has taken me 12 years to get to and stop working 80 hours a week so I could stay home and nurse my twins all day every day to make enough milk. Instead I am a physician who teaches the glories of breastmilk while struggling to make enough to cover 50% of my kids' feeds. As I sit here at work all night away from my kids now wondering if their formula is recalled I am rightfully irritated by your comment.

GreenNGold · November 2010

mjmonkeylove:
and this is why i EBF

Plenty of foods we eat are recalled so when you EBF you are passing that on to your baby too. What about meds? Do you plan on giving LO anything to help them with teething pain? Tylenol and teething tablets have been recalled. Do you put your kid in a crib, PnP, swing? Those have been recalled MANY times. Maybe you shouldn't let your dc play with any toys either because toys are recalled daily!

That was pretty sh!tty of you to say. Not everyone CAN BF.

PubStar09 · November 2010

mjmonkeylove:
and this is why i EBF

STFU.

ETA: Do you also not eat any of the hundreds of adult foods recalled every year? Get over yourself.

arishia · November 2010

mjmonkeylove:
and this is why i EBF

I think everyone is being a little harsh on this poster. One of the reasons I continue to breastfeed, and plan to until he's a year old, is because he's allergic to dairy protein. I don't have to worry about the ingredients of my BM as long as I stay away from dairy, but I'd worry about formula upsetting him because he's so sensitive. Whenever I hear about a recall, I'm glad I EBF so I don't have to worry about it. I'm sorry there are mothers out there who do have to.

I may not be explaining myself very well here, but basically I think people are too quick to judge pro-breastfeeding comments as being anti-formula.

PinkPeony6210 · November 2010

mjmonkeylove:
and this is why i EBF

Not to be snarky, but why even comment on a post like this, with a response like that? Great, you BF. Not everyone can. And I'm pretty sure about 95% of us who have tried BF, feel bad that we can't BF.

Also, what about the babies that can't tolerate breastmilk? Should they starve?

Such a great way to start the morning...

doremi29 · November 2010

This is the same thing that happened during the similac recalls- some bf'ing moms came on here saying the same thing. I don't think that these mamas meant to come off as though they are better than formula feeding moms, but I think for a lot that's how it felt. I bf'd and supplimented with formula to keep my baby healthy and thriving. It's all food regardless of if it is breast milk or formula. Formula getting recalled is not the end of the world- my son ate formula that was recalled, I switched to Up&Up and it's all good.

LJR 84 · November 2010

E&RMommy:

mjmonkeylove:
and this is why i EBF

Nice commentary but not necessary at all. I have to supplement because I simply don't make enough breastmilk for 2 babies. The recall has zero to do with you so why even make the comment? Sheesh. I'd love to quit my job that has taken me 12 years to get to and stop working 80 hours a week so I could stay home and nurse my twins all day every day to make enough milk. Instead I am a physician who teaches the glories of breastmilk while struggling to make enough to cover 50% of my kids' feeds. As I sit here at work all night away from my kids now wondering if their formula is recalled I am rightfully irritated by your comment.

Yes Nicely put!

LouRN09 · November 2010

mjmonkeylove:
and this is why i EBF

I EBF and this comment is completely unnecessary.

smynings_bride · November 2010

mjmonkeylove:
and this is why i EBF

really?? You EBF because of the fear of product recalls??

scottsbride379 · November 2010

mjmonkeylove:
and this is why i EBF

OK, your comment sucks. I tried to BF my DS, but it just wasn't working. It KILLED me, because I was dying to have that special time with him. But he'd hardly ever latch, and I just wasn't producing enough to keep up with a boy who was born at 9 lbs. 15 oz. I have to be content with formula and know that he's getting his nutrients, even if it's not from me.

I WISH I could BF. But I can't and many others can't, either. So thanks for your hurtful comment.

mimi525 · November 2010

LJR 84:
E&RMommy:

mjmonkeylove:
and this is why i EBF

Nice commentary but not necessary at all. I have to supplement because I simply don't make enough breastmilk for 2 babies. The recall has zero to do with you so why even make the comment? Sheesh. I'd love to quit my job that has taken me 12 years to get to and stop working 80 hours a week so I could stay home and nurse my twins all day every day to make enough milk. Instead I am a physician who teaches the glories of breastmilk while struggling to make enough to cover 50% of my kids' feeds. As I sit here at work all night away from my kids now wondering if their formula is recalled I am rightfully irritated by your comment.

Nicely put!

Ditto!

Purple_Butterflies · November 2010

mjmonkeylove:
and this is why i EBF

I agree with others, this comment was so unneccessary.I tried BF my babies as well and I just didn't produce enough milk to BF two babies I tried for 2 months and had to switch to formula.

PinkPeony6210 · November 2010

arishia:

mjmonkeylove:
and this is why i EBF

I think everyone is being a little harsh on this poster. One of the reasons I continue to breastfeed, and plan to until he's a year old, is because he's allergic to dairy protein. I don't have to worry about the ingredients of my BM as long as I stay away from dairy, but I'd worry about formula upsetting him because he's so sensitive. Whenever I hear about a recall, I'm glad I EBF so I don't have to worry about it. I'm sorry there are mothers out there who do have to.

I may not be explaining myself very well here, but basically I think people are too quick to judge pro-breastfeeding comments as being anti-formula.

But why even comment? This was clearly a post to inform formula feeding moms about the recall. She didn't have to post what she did. Every bumpie knows that the FF vs. BF debate is always a touchy subject.

mybabies03 · November 2010

I had planned on only BF but do not make enough milk for my little guy. So about a month ago I had to start supplementing. We chose Enfamil because of the Similac issues. So this is very disturbing to hear.

Laura_Lee · November 2010

arishia:

mjmonkeylove:
and this is why i EBF

I think everyone is being a little harsh on this poster. One of the reasons I continue to breastfeed, and plan to until he's a year old, is because he's allergic to dairy protein. I don't have to worry about the ingredients of my BM as long as I stay away from dairy, but I'd worry about formula upsetting him because he's so sensitive. Whenever I hear about a recall, I'm glad I EBF so I don't have to worry about it. I'm sorry there are mothers out there who do have to.

I may not be explaining myself very well here, but basically I think people are too quick to judge pro-breastfeeding comments as being anti-formula.

This entire comment is B.S. "And this is why I breastfeed" is something you should THINK, not SAY. It sounds critical of women who choose to formula feed, which is horrible. All of us formula feeders are doing what we consider to be best for our families, and MANY of our babies are better off on formula than they were on breastmilk for a variety of reasons. I, for example, completely cut out dairy, onions, caffeine, and a number of other things because my LO was so miserable. I finally switched to partial lactose formula when my supply dried up at 2 months, and my baby was suddenly SO MUCH HAPPIER. I felt guilty for not being able to BF anymore, but at the same time I felt MORE guilty for forcing him to have BM (which was obviously NOT helping him) just because all of the pro-breastfeeding doctors and women made me feel like I was a bad mother if I quit breastfeeding.

Short story - STFU. Posts like this are NOT the place for breastfeeders to give their two cents on why they choose to breastfeed. If we were interested in hearing it, we'd be on the breastfeeding board.

PinkPeony6210 · November 2010

Laura_Lee:
arishia:

mjmonkeylove:
and this is why i EBF

I think everyone is being a little harsh on this poster. One of the reasons I continue to breastfeed, and plan to until he's a year old, is because he's allergic to dairy protein. I don't have to worry about the ingredients of my BM as long as I stay away from dairy, but I'd worry about formula upsetting him because he's so sensitive. Whenever I hear about a recall, I'm glad I EBF so I don't have to worry about it. I'm sorry there are mothers out there who do have to.

I may not be explaining myself very well here, but basically I think people are too quick to judge pro-breastfeeding comments as being anti-formula.

This entire comment is B.S. "And this is why I breastfeed" is something you should THINK, not SAY. It sounds critical of women who choose to formula feed, which is horrible. All of us formula feeders are doing what we consider to be best for our families, and MANY of our babies are better off on formula than they were on breastmilk for a variety of reasons. I, for example, completely cut out dairy, onions, caffeine, and a number of other things because my LO was so miserable. I finally switched to partial lactose formula when my supply dried up at 2 months, and my baby was suddenly SO MUCH HAPPIER. I felt guilty for not being able to BF anymore, but at the same time I felt MORE guilty for forcing him to have BM (which was obviously NOT helping him) just because all of the pro-breastfeeding doctors and women made me feel like I was a bad mother if I quit breastfeeding.

Short story - STFU. Posts like this are NOT the place for breastfeeders to give their two cents on why they choose to breastfeed. If we were interested in hearing it, we'd be on the breastfeeding board.

Yes Yes

Well said!

arishia · November 2010

Laura_Lee:
arishia:

mjmonkeylove:
and this is why i EBF

I think everyone is being a little harsh on this poster. One of the reasons I continue to breastfeed, and plan to until he's a year old, is because he's allergic to dairy protein. I don't have to worry about the ingredients of my BM as long as I stay away from dairy, but I'd worry about formula upsetting him because he's so sensitive. Whenever I hear about a recall, I'm glad I EBF so I don't have to worry about it. I'm sorry there are mothers out there who do have to.

I may not be explaining myself very well here, but basically I think people are too quick to judge pro-breastfeeding comments as being anti-formula.

This entire comment is B.S. "And this is why I breastfeed" is something you should THINK, not SAY. It sounds critical of women who choose to formula feed, which is horrible. All of us formula feeders are doing what we consider to be best for our families, and MANY of our babies are better off on formula than they were on breastmilk for a variety of reasons. I, for example, completely cut out dairy, onions, caffeine, and a number of other things because my LO was so miserable. I finally switched to partial lactose formula when my supply dried up at 2 months, and my baby was suddenly SO MUCH HAPPIER. I felt guilty for not being able to BF anymore, but at the same time I felt MORE guilty for forcing him to have BM (which was obviously NOT helping him) just because all of the pro-breastfeeding doctors and women made me feel like I was a bad mother if I quit breastfeeding.

Short story - STFU. Posts like this are NOT the place for breastfeeders to give their two cents on why they choose to breastfeed. If we were interested in hearing it, we'd be on the breastfeeding board.

Man, people are uptight early in the morning!

I only was trying to see the other side of the issue. Of course we all do what is best for our babies. Of course the issue is about formula and not BF. My perspective is more feeling sympathy for those that have to deal and being thankful that I don't. Same goes for everything.

The "and this is why I EBF" comment came across as way too snarky, hence why all of you have your panties in a wad. Jeez.

arishia · November 2010

ErinKD:
arishia:

mjmonkeylove:
and this is why i EBF

I think everyone is being a little harsh on this poster. One of the reasons I continue to breastfeed, and plan to until he's a year old, is because he's allergic to dairy protein. I don't have to worry about the ingredients of my BM as long as I stay away from dairy, but I'd worry about formula upsetting him because he's so sensitive. Whenever I hear about a recall, I'm glad I EBF so I don't have to worry about it. I'm sorry there are mothers out there who do have to.

I may not be explaining myself very well here, but basically I think people are too quick to judge pro-breastfeeding comments as being anti-formula.

But why even comment? This was clearly a post to inform formula feeding moms about the recall. She didn't have to post what she did. Every bumpie knows that the FF vs. BF debate is always a touchy subject.

Which is why I usually stay out of it! There are too many feelings to get hurt over what you feed your kiddo.

Laura_Lee · November 2010

arishia:
Laura_Lee:
arishia:

mjmonkeylove:
and this is why i EBF

I think everyone is being a little harsh on this poster. One of the reasons I continue to breastfeed, and plan to until he's a year old, is because he's allergic to dairy protein. I don't have to worry about the ingredients of my BM as long as I stay away from dairy, but I'd worry about formula upsetting him because he's so sensitive. Whenever I hear about a recall, I'm glad I EBF so I don't have to worry about it. I'm sorry there are mothers out there who do have to.

I may not be explaining myself very well here, but basically I think people are too quick to judge pro-breastfeeding comments as being anti-formula.

This entire comment is B.S. "And this is why I breastfeed" is something you should THINK, not SAY. It sounds critical of women who choose to formula feed, which is horrible. All of us formula feeders are doing what we consider to be best for our families, and MANY of our babies are better off on formula than they were on breastmilk for a variety of reasons. I, for example, completely cut out dairy, onions, caffeine, and a number of other things because my LO was so miserable. I finally switched to partial lactose formula when my supply dried up at 2 months, and my baby was suddenly SO MUCH HAPPIER. I felt guilty for not being able to BF anymore, but at the same time I felt MORE guilty for forcing him to have BM (which was obviously NOT helping him) just because all of the pro-breastfeeding doctors and women made me feel like I was a bad mother if I quit breastfeeding.

Short story - STFU. Posts like this are NOT the place for breastfeeders to give their two cents on why they choose to breastfeed. If we were interested in hearing it, we'd be on the breastfeeding board.

Man, people are uptight early in the morning!

I only was trying to see the other side of the issue. Of course we all do what is best for our babies. Of course the issue is about formula and not BF. My perspective is more feeling sympathy for those that have to deal and being thankful that I don't. Same goes for everything.

The "and this is why I EBF" comment came across as way too snarky, hence why all of you have your panties in a wad. Jeez.

I'll say it again. If we were interested in hearing the other side of the story, we'd go to the breastfeeding board and ask. When people talk about the pains and frustrations of breastfeeding here, do formula feeders chime in with "And this is why I formula-feed"? No. They don't, because all the breastfeeders would be pissed, and we respect their decisions. Why doesn't it go both ways?!

And yes, I do have my panties in a wad. I tend to get angry when someone is criticizing my perfectly acceptable choices of feeding MY child, and someone actually comes on here to feel bad for THEM.

ajtjirsnow · November 2010

So back to the recall.. what should I be looking for? Is it something I can find on the Enfamil site, or was it just military bases? I switched from Similac to Enfamil.. I wish I could produce some milk right about now! lol. These recalls stink!

Laura_Lee · November 2010

ajtjirsnow:
So back to the recall.. what should I be looking for? Is it something I can find on the Enfamil site, or was it just military bases? I switched from Similac to Enfamil.. I wish I could produce some milk right about now! lol. These recalls stink!

There is nothing on the Enfamil website about a recall, and nothing I've been able to locate in online searches.

I don't think there's anything to be concerned about. If you'd like to talk to someone from Enfamil to ask them, the number is 1-800-BABY123

ajtjirsnow · November 2010

Thank you! I couldn't find anything either. But this is why I use thebump! Mom's looking out for other moms!

arishia · November 2010

Laura_Lee:
I'll say it again. If we were interested in hearing the other side of the story, we'd go to the breastfeeding board and ask. When people talk about the pains and frustrations of breastfeeding here, do formula feeders chime in with "And this is why I formula-feed"? No. They don't, because all the breastfeeders would be pissed, and we respect their decisions. Why doesn't it go both ways?!

And yes, I do have my panties in a wad. I tend to get angry when someone is criticizing my perfectly acceptable choices of feeding MY child, and someone actually comes on here to feel bad for THEM.

(I hope this quotes right - cut out part of it)

I guess I just didn't see it as a criticism, more of a "whew, glad I don't have to deal with that." Which isn't to say it's appropriate. Who knows what the original commenter meant. Tone is difficult to project on the Interwebs.

Do I think BFing is best? Yes (why else would I have tried it). Would I give formula to my kid if I had to? Yes, of course. I've got a couple of cans in the pantry just in case something happens to me and my stash runs out. Sometimes I think about switching so that he feels full longer, but I think he'd freak if he couldn't have Teh Boob.

Sorry, peeps. Didn't mean to turn this into a FF vs BF debacle. Not my intention.

*throws rainbows around and sings "Can't we all just get aloooong?"*

Laura_Lee · November 2010

arishia:
Laura_Lee:

I'll say it again. If we were interested in hearing the other side of the story, we'd go to the breastfeeding board and ask. When people talk about the pains and frustrations of breastfeeding here, do formula feeders chime in with "And this is why I formula-feed"? No. They don't, because all the breastfeeders would be pissed, and we respect their decisions. Why doesn't it go both ways?!

And yes, I do have my panties in a wad. I tend to get angry when someone is criticizing my perfectly acceptable choices of feeding MY child, and someone actually comes on here to feel bad for THEM.

(I hope this quotes right - cut out part of it)

I guess I just didn't see it as a criticism, more of a "whew, glad I don't have to deal with that." Which isn't to say it's appropriate. Who knows what the original commenter meant. Tone is difficult to project on the Interwebs.

Do I think BFing is best? Yes (why else would I have tried it). Would I give formula to my kid if I had to? Yes, of course. I've got a couple of cans in the pantry just in case something happens to me and my stash runs out. Sometimes I think about switching so that he feels full longer, but I think he'd freak if he couldn't have Teh Boob.

Sorry, peeps. Didn't mean to turn this into a FF vs BF debacle. Not my intention.

*throws rainbows around and sings "Can't we all just get aloooong?"*

1. Good job with the quote - every time I try to do that I end up quoting the wrong person

2. I agree that it's hard to tell the tone, but based on my experience here, every time someone comes on here and says something like that, it's from a "I'm a better mom because I breastfeed" attitude. I guess I'm just getting really sick of seeing it.

3. Yeah sure, we can get along. Just don't blow glitter up my a$$. It itches.

arishia · November 2010

Laura_Lee:
arishia:
Laura_Lee:

I'll say it again. If we were interested in hearing the other side of the story, we'd go to the breastfeeding board and ask. When people talk about the pains and frustrations of breastfeeding here, do formula feeders chime in with "And this is why I formula-feed"? No. They don't, because all the breastfeeders would be pissed, and we respect their decisions. Why doesn't it go both ways?!

And yes, I do have my panties in a wad. I tend to get angry when someone is criticizing my perfectly acceptable choices of feeding MY child, and someone actually comes on here to feel bad for THEM.

(I hope this quotes right - cut out part of it)

I guess I just didn't see it as a criticism, more of a "whew, glad I don't have to deal with that." Which isn't to say it's appropriate. Who knows what the original commenter meant. Tone is difficult to project on the Interwebs.

Do I think BFing is best? Yes (why else would I have tried it). Would I give formula to my kid if I had to? Yes, of course. I've got a couple of cans in the pantry just in case something happens to me and my stash runs out. Sometimes I think about switching so that he feels full longer, but I think he'd freak if he couldn't have Teh Boob.

Sorry, peeps. Didn't mean to turn this into a FF vs BF debacle. Not my intention.

*throws rainbows around and sings "Can't we all just get aloooong?"*

1. Good job with the quote - every time I try to do that I end up quoting the wrong person

2. I agree that it's hard to tell the tone, but based on my experience here, every time someone comes on here and says something like that, it's from a "I'm a better mom because I breastfeed" attitude. I guess I'm just getting really sick of seeing it.

3. Yeah sure, we can get along. Just don't blow glitter up my a$$. It itches.

1. Yay.

2. Totally understandable.

3. I hate glitter too! (Side story: I just discovered that my blush has a bit of shimmer to it. Couldn't for the life of me figure out why my son's face was glittery all the time.)

ajtjirsnow · November 2010

I hate glitter too! (Side story: I just discovered that my blush has a bit of shimmer to it. Couldn't for the life of me figure out why my son's face was glittery all the time.)

At least you don't have a daughter! My husband randomly has glitter in his beard sometimes.. I often wondered if he was doing crafts with her while I was at work, or had gone to a strip club

Angela814 · November 2010

kaylarosebrecht:
I don't see anything on the internet about it. Links?
The information you posted seems to be from a few weeks ago, which only affected military commissaries.

I have nothing to add to the discussion. Just wanted to say that your siggy pic is super cute. What a great idea for photos!

Meztli · November 2010

LouRN09:
mjmonkeylove:
and this is why i EBF
I EBF and this comment is completely unnecessary.

this!

bridetobe920 · November 2010

I just called Enfamil, and there is not a recall on any Enfamil product. According the the CS rep I spoke to, three batches were put on hold by the US Military due to a foreign matter (no specifics given) that was found in a specific batch. The CS rep noted that each completed batch is X-Rayed, so foreign matter making its way into a batch is a very rare occurence. The US military has placed a hold on Enfamil AR 12.9 oz. cans as well as Enfamil Lipil 12.9 and 25.7 oz. cans until conclussion of their investigation. In addition, Enfamil has requested that the product in question be returned to them for their own internal investigation. Just wanted to pass along what I was told, and let everyone know that there is not a recall, just something isolated concerning specific batches that were on military bases. Hope this helps!

metzy144 · November 2010

Laura_Lee:
arishia:

mjmonkeylove:
and this is why i EBF

I think everyone is being a little harsh on this poster. One of the reasons I continue to breastfeed, and plan to until he's a year old, is because he's allergic to dairy protein. I don't have to worry about the ingredients of my BM as long as I stay away from dairy, but I'd worry about formula upsetting him because he's so sensitive. Whenever I hear about a recall, I'm glad I EBF so I don't have to worry about it. I'm sorry there are mothers out there who do have to.

I may not be explaining myself very well here, but basically I think people are too quick to judge pro-breastfeeding comments as being anti-formula.

This entire comment is B.S. "And this is why I breastfeed" is something you should THINK, not SAY. It sounds critical of women who choose to formula feed, which is horrible. All of us formula feeders are doing what we consider to be best for our families, and MANY of our babies are better off on formula than they were on breastmilk for a variety of reasons. I, for example, completely cut out dairy, onions, caffeine, and a number of other things because my LO was so miserable. I finally switched to partial lactose formula when my supply dried up at 2 months, and my baby was suddenly SO MUCH HAPPIER. I felt guilty for not being able to BF anymore, but at the same time I felt MORE guilty for forcing him to have BM (which was obviously NOT helping him) just because all of the pro-breastfeeding doctors and women made me feel like I was a bad mother if I quit breastfeeding.

Short story - STFU. Posts like this are NOT the place for breastfeeders to give their two cents on why they choose to breastfeed. If we were interested in hearing it, we'd be on the breastfeeding board.

this

Laura_Lee · November 2010

bridetobe920:
I just called Enfamil, and there is not a recall on any Enfamil product. According the the CS rep I spoke to, three batches were put on hold by the US Military due to a foreign matter (no specifics given) that was found in a specific batch. The CS rep noted that each completed batch is X-Rayed, so foreign matter making its way into a batch is a very rare occurence. The US military has placed a hold on Enfamil AR 12.9 oz. cans as well as Enfamil Lipil 12.9 and 25.7 oz. cans until conclussion of their investigation. In addition, Enfamil has requested that the product in question be returned to them for their own internal investigation. Just wanted to pass along what I was told, and let everyone know that there is not a recall, just something isolated concerning specific batches that were on military bases. Hope this helps!

Thanks for checking on this for all of us!!

LESP10 · November 2010

Quit defending the person who said "that's why they EBF". She clearly came in here to rub it in to the "terrible moms who have to bottle feed". Why else would she give a crap about a formula recall.

abeer26 · November 2010

mjmonkeylove:
and this is why i EBF

Are you seriously writing this?

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