Baby formula recalled from CVS stores in 12 states, including Michigan

A baby formula product distributed to CVS stores in 12 states, including Michigan, is being recalled after routine testing discovered excessive levels of vitamin D, which could cause health complications in vulnerable infants.

In a notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Perrigo Co. issued a voluntary recall on Thursday for three lots within one batch, or 16,500 cans, of store brand Premium Infant Formula with Iron Milk-Based Powder.

Beginning on Feb. 6, the affected product was shipped to CVS stores in the following states: Texas, Florida, California, South Carolina, Virginia, Indiana, Tennessee, New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Missouri. It was also shipped to H-E-B stores in Texas beginning on Feb. 2.

The FDA said that for the vast majority of infants, short-term consumption of the affected product is unlikely to cause harm, but for "a small subset of physiologically vulnerable infants" — such as those with impaired renal function — consumption of the product could result in health complications. The FDA's notice said that no health complications attributed to the product's high vitamin D levels were reported as of Thursday.

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CVS stores have been notified to examine their retail and warehouse inventory and isolate the product. For parents and caregivers who may have purchased the product, look for the lot code T11LMYC on the bottom of the package and an expiration date of Nov. 11, 2025, and contact a health care provider with any concerns.

According to the CDC, children under 12 months old need 400 IU of vitamin D every day to help build strong bones and prevent rickets. Breast-fed infants often require vitamin D supplementation, like infant formulas which are fortified with vitamin D, as breast milk often does not contain enough of the vitamin.

However, as explained by the Mayo Clinic, vitamin D toxicity causes a buildup of calcium in the blood, which can cause nausea and vomiting, weakness, frequent urination and lead to other health complications such as bone pain and kidney problems.

If infants experience symptoms after consuming the affected product, contact your health care provider and report the event to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm.