Infant Formula Safety Tips

 From USDA Food and Nutrition Service

Some steps to ensure the safety of infant formula include:

  • Choose an infant formula that’s safe. For more information on choosing an infant formula that’s safe, visit the CDC and FDA pages on the topic.
  • Don’t make homemade infant formula. See the FDA’s page for more information.
  • Do not buy formula online that comes from outside the United States. This formula could be counterfeit, for example it might have a fake label with a wrong use-by-date.
  • Properly prepare and store infant formula. For information on proper preparation and storage, visit the CDC’s page.
  • Properly clean, sanitize, and store infant feeding items. Visit the CDC’s page for more information.
  • Always wash your hands. For information on how and when to wash your hands, visit the CDC’s page.

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