Costco recalls infant formula due to possible Cronobacter bacteria contamination

Costco is recalling some of its Kirkland Signature brand infant formuladue to possible Cronobacter contamination.

The affected products include:

• Kirkland Signature Non-GMOInfant Formula for Babies Sensitive to Lactose in the 1.36-kilogramsize, UPC code 96619 26926 6, Code EXP 2020 NO 05 T05DVBV.
• Kirkland Signature Non-GMOInfant Formula for Babies Sensitive to Lactose in the two-pack 1.36-kilogramsize, UPC code 96619 23600 8, Code EXP 2020 NO 05 T05DVBV.

The products were distributed across the country.

People should not consume the infant formula. It should be thrown out or returned to the store where it was purchased.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said food contaminated with Cronobactermay not look or smell spoiled. The bacteria isn't usually linked to illness, butit can on rare occasions cause serious or fatal infections including bloodstream, central nervous system or intestinal infection and blood poisoning, especially in newborns.

No illnesses have been reported in connection withthe recalled Kirkland Signature products.

TheCFIA said the product recall is an update to a previous recallaffectinga President's Choice infant formula.

The new concern about the Kirkland Signature products was discovered through the CFIA's food safety investigation.