December 10, 2003

By: Doug Murphy
Website: http://www.1st-in-vitamins.com

FDA statement on reported health problems with remedia-brand Kosher soy-based infant formula

FDA is aware of reports by Israeli health officials that infants may have been injured by the use of Remedia soy-based infant formula -- a product reportedly made in Germany and exported to Israel. The preliminary report issued by the Israeli Ministry of Health states that the Remedia soy-based formula was deficient in the essential vitamin thiamine. Thiamine deficiency results in a condition known as beri-beri which can result in a variety of cardiac and neurological problems, and, if untreated, death.

FDA has determined that no commercial entries were distributed in the United States. It is possible that non-commercial quantities of the product have been brought in by travelers or through the mails.

FDA is working with other health agencies such as the City of New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to look into this matter. Anyone who may have Remedia soy-based formula should not use the product and contact their pediatrician as well as the local U.S. Food and Drug Administration office or the agency’s Emergency Operations number, 301-443-1240. FDA will collect the product for testing in our laboratories.

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