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STOP PRESS: Global concern is increasing rapidly over the adverse effects of low doses of the chemical Bisphenol A, BPA, on the development of the brain and the nervous system in infants and young children |
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Avoiding infection from bacterial contamination of baby milk.
Did you know that powdered baby milks and formulas, even in sealed and unopened packets, are not sterile products? Learn how to protect your baby from bacterial infection and discover the latest news on bacterial contamination of baby milk products.
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How safe is powdered infant formula? New evidence suggests that bacterial contamination of powdered infant formula may be more widespread than previously recognised. |
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Minimising contamination by Bisphenol A in plastics.
Pouring boiling water into plastic infant feeding bottles can increase the leaching of hazardous chemical Bisphenol A (BPA). Learn more about where this chemical appears in our foods and how to protect your baby from ingesting too much. |
Resources for food safety in infant feeding
Guidelines for the safe preparation, storage and handling of powdered infant formula
(World Health Organisation (WHO), 2007)
http://www.who.int/foodsafety/publications/micro/pif2007/en/index.html
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Food Safety and Nutrition During Pregnancy and Infant Feeding
(WHO and the International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN), 2005) |
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Product recall lists for infant foods |
Since 2000, there have been more than 70 product recalls of powdered infant formula and related items.
Take a look at who has been withdrawing what, and why.
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