Premature babies often need extra nutrition to support their undeveloped bodies and offset their initial low birth weight. Many doctors will recommend using formula to the parents, but recent evidence suggests that some brands of formula can cause infants to develop Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC), a potentially deadly digestive condition. To make matters worse, manufacturers Abbott Laboratories, and Mead Johnson & Company, never added a warning label on their cow’s milk-based baby formula, causing more unsuspecting parents to put their children at risk.

 

Abbott Laboratories and Mead Johnson & Company have a responsibility to ensure the safety of their products prior to sale. As a result of their negligence, families throughout the Unites States have had to cope with the tragedy of losing their children to what they thought was a safe product.

 

If your child has developed NEC, Azrael Franz Schwab Lipowitz & Solter will fight on your behalf to hold those responsible accountable. Contact us today at 410-821-6800.

 

FAQS

Have Lawsuits Been Filed Against Baby Formula Manufacturers?

 

As of now, multiple lawsuits have been filed by parents after their children developed Necrotizing Enterocolitis after using either Similac or Enfamil baby formula.

 

What Is Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)?

Necrotizing Enterocolitis is a digestive disease that occurs primarily in premature infants and can cause inflammation of the intestinal lining, which can lead to serious infections. In such cases, the inflamed intestinal wall is eventually eroded away, which allows bacteria to enter the intestinal tract and jeopardize the health of the infant. The medical professional in charge of your infant’s care should monitor for the following symptoms:

 

•   Swollen, red, or tender stomach
•   Abdominal pressure
•   Diarrhea
•   Fluctuations in temperature
•   Abnormal breathing
•   Low blood pressure

 

Most infants survive the disease with serious, long-term injuries, but in more extreme cases infants may die from this condition.

 

What Baby Formula Products Can Cause NEC?

 

According to the scientific study, both Similac and Enfamil products have been linked to NEC in premature babies.