Department of Consumer Protection Removes Baby’s Bliss Gripe Water From Connecticut Stores Following Voluntary Recall

FDA, Oct 01, 2007

HARTFORD, September 24 -- The Department of Consumer Protection has removed a product from three stores where it was sold, following a voluntary recall by the manufacturer and a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning consumers not to drink or serve the beverage.

The product is Baby's Bliss Gripe Water, apple flavor, with a code of 26952V and expiration date of October 2008 (shown as "10/08" on the label), distributed by MOM Enterprises, Inc., of San Rafael, Calif. The FDA confirmed through laboratory analysis the presence of cryptosporidium after investigating the illness of a 6-week-old infant in Minnesota who consumed the product. Cryptosporidium is a parasite that can cause intestinal infections.

"We have identified three stores in the state that have sold this beverage, and we have made sure that the product has been removed from sale," Consumer Protection Commissioner Jerry Farrell, Jr. said. "Consumers who have this item at home should be sure it is not coded and dated as described in the FDA warning. If it is, please do not use the beverage, but discard it immediately."

The three stores known to have carried Baby's Bliss Gripe Water are:

•    Over the Moon, Avon
•    Bissell Pharmacy, Ridgefield
•    Starlight Baby, Southbury

All of the above stores have been contacted by Consumer Protection and are aware of the recall.

For the full recall please visit www.fda.gov.