Cronobacter sakazakii Infections in Two Infants Linked to Powdered Infant Formula and Breast Pump Equipment--United States, 2021 and 2022

Authors :: Haston, Julia C.
Miko, Shanna
Cope, Jennifer R.
McKeel, Haley
Walters, Cynney
Joseph, Lavin A.
Griswold, Taylor
Katz, Lee S.
Andujar, Ashley A.
Tourdot, Laura
Rounds, Joshua
Vagnone, Paula
Medus, Carlota
Harris, JoAnn
Geist, Robert
Neises, Daniel
Wiggington, Ashley
Smith, Trey
Im, Monica S.
Wheeler, Courtney
Smith, Peyton
Carleton, Heather A.
Lee, Christine C.
Source :: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. March 3, 2023, Vol. 72 Issue 9, p223, 4 p.
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: Cronobacter sakazakii, a species of gram-negative bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family, is known to cause severe and often fatal meningitis and sepsis in young infants. C. sakazakii is ubiquitous [...]

Subjects :: Infant formulas
Infection
Control equipment
Food contamination
Health

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