The Perrigo Company is issuing a voluntary recall for its store brand Premium Infant Formula. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
A manufacturer has issued a voluntary recall for thousands of its infant formula cans after routine testing revealed excessive levels of vitamin D.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Perrigo Company issued the recall for 16,500 cans of store-brand Premium Infant Formula with Iron Milk-Based Powder.
The recall says the formula contains levels of vitamin D that are above the maximum level permitted.
The recall affects cans of formula that were shipped to H-E-B and CVS stores across 12 states.
Officials said the recalled product was sent to stores in New Jersey, Texas, Florida, California, South Carolina, Virginia, Indiana, Tennessee, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Missouri.
The formula sold at CVS carries the lot code T11LMXC with a use-by date of Nov. 11, 2025.
At H-E-B, the affected formula carries the lot codes T11LMXC with a use-by date of Nov. 11, 2025, and T09LMXC with a use-by date of Nov. 9, 2025.
Perrigo said it has notified both retailers to remove the product from their shelves and warehouses.
There have been no immediate reports of adverse reactions attributed to the elevated levels of vitamin D, company officials said.
According to the FDA, consuming excessive amounts of vitamin D is unlikely to cause adverse health implications for the majority of infants, but some could suffer health complications due to the recalled product.
According to the Mayo Clinic, infants under 12 months need 400 IU of vitamin D daily to support bone development.
If infants experience any symptoms while using the product, consumers have been urged to contact the FDA’s MedWatch program along with their healthcare provider.
Any further questions or concerns regarding the recall can be communicated to Perrigo Consumer Affairs at 1-800-538-9543.