Premature Baby Formula Lawsuits in Melbourne, FL

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a potentially life-threatening disease that affects the intestines of premature babies within their first two weeks after birth. It occurs when tissue in one of the intestines becomes inflamed by bacteria. This inflammation can destroy the tissue or create a hole in the intestinal wall. Some cases of NEC are mild. Others are more severe and can pose a risk for serious infection in the bloodstream (sepsis) or even death if not treated immediately. Unfortunately, some premature babies who were diagnosed with NEC after consuming Similac or Enfamil formulas have died. Others sustained brain injuries, bilateral blindness, intestine removal, and other catastrophic injuries.

If you recently fed your baby Enfamil or Similac formula and suspect they may have NEC, look for the following symptoms.

Abdominal pain and/or tenderness
Abdominal swelling
Stomach discoloration (reddish or bluish)
Diarrhea or bloody stool
Lethargy
Difficulty feeding
Constipation
Changes in body temperature/inability to maintain regular temperature
Decreased heart rate
Green vomit
Pauses in breathing (apnea)
Low blood pressure

If you notice any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately so your child can be examined and receive the medical care they need. The health of your developing child is of the utmost importance.

Many premature babies have been diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and have suffered or even died after ingesting Similac or Enfamil formulas. Many powder baby formulas have been known for years to pose a risk of NEC to premature newborns. However, the manufacturers of Similac and Enfamil—Abbott Laboratories, Inc., and Mead Johnson, respectively—did not provide an adequate warning of these findings on their product labels. This has led to baby formula NEC lawsuits all over the United States against these companies.

Did you or a loved one have a premature baby develop NEC while using Enfamil or Similac brand formulas? If so, it's time to take action. Have an NEC baby formula lawyer from Douglas R. Beam, P.A. review your case today; you may be entitled to compensation.

The litigation involving the NEC baby formula lawsuits is still in its early stages, and parents are still coming forward with their claims. Despite the growing number of deaths and injuries, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not yet initiated a nationwide recall on Enfamil or Similac baby formulas. However, there have been recent isolated recall incidents in two states. In Missouri, Enfamil baby formula products were removed from shelves at Walmart after a boy died. In Michigan, Abbott Nutrition voluntarily recalled certain lots of Similac after another infant died after testing positive for a serious illness.

Has your infant or loved one suffered death, brain injury, bilateral blindness, intestine removal, or other catastrophic injuries from Enfamil or Similac? Contact our offices today for a free consultation and case evaluation. Our team is available at all hours of the day and will act quickly to protect your rights. For an immediate consultation, call our phone number (321) 723-6591 or email us at help@dougbeam.com.