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September 17, 2024
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September 17, 2024
Parents unite in a legal battle over baby formula's potential link to a deadly intestinal condition.
05/08/2025
As a parent, your top priority is keeping your baby safe and healthy.
But what if the very formula you relied on to nourish your premature infant put your child at risk for a life-threatening condition?
This situation is the alarming reality many families face as they learn about the potential link between certain baby formulas and necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).
Necrotizing enterocolitis is a serious gastrointestinal problem that primarily affects premature babies. It occurs when the intestinal tissue becomes inflamed and begins to die.
Symptoms can include:
In severe cases, NEC can lead to intestinal perforation, sepsis, and even death.
Surviving infants often face long-term health issues, and the emotional and financial toll on families is immeasurable.
While the exact cause of NEC remains unclear, a growing body of research suggests that cow's milk-based formulas may increase the risk, especially in preemies.
Multiple studies have found higher rates of NEC in premature infants fed these formulas than those receiving human breast milk.
In fact, a 2019 Cochrane review concluded that feeding preemies formula rather than breast milk led to an increased risk of NEC.
The risk appeared to be highest for cow's milk-based formulas like certain products offered by Similac and Enfamil, commonly given in hospitals.
In light of these findings, parents have filed a wave of class action lawsuits against prominent baby formula manufacturers like Abbott Laboratories and Mead Johnson.
The litigation alleges that these companies failed to adequately warn parents and healthcare providers about the potential NEC risk associated with their cow's milk-based products.
Lawsuits also accuse formula makers of concealing critical safety information to pursue profits.
Plaintiffs contend that if they had known about the risk, they would have chosen safer feeding alternatives for their premature babies.
Parents seek to hold the manufacturers accountable and hope their action spares other families the same heartache.
Recent NEC class action suits have sent shockwaves through the baby formula industry.
Companies like Abbott and Mead Johnson are defending their products and practices. However, the companies face an uphill battle in the court of public opinion, and change may be on the horizon.
In addition to the litigation pressure, NEC claims raise significant questions about regulation.
These lawsuits also shine a harsh light on the high prices of many cow's milk-based formulas.
The average cost can run $1,200-$3,000 per year. Yet, plaintiffs have argued that families shouldn't have to weigh their babies' health against their budget.
Therefore, NEC's legal action in 2024 may be a catalyst for making safe formulas more accessible.
If your child was diagnosed with NEC after January 1, 2022, you may be entitled to financial compensation through an individual lawsuit or class action.
Although settlements cannot undo the suffering that NEC caused your child, they can provide vital resources for your baby’s future care and send a strong message that putting preemies at risk for profit is unacceptable.
OnlyClassActions (OCA) can start the process to see if you qualify for the ongoing NEC litigation and help you understand your rights and options.
Join the NEC Lawsuit today, and let’s work toward a future where no family has to endure the devastation of NEC.
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