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The "Remedia" brand of soy-based baby formula appears
to have caused or contributed to three infant deaths and illness
among other babies.
The formula, which is sold as a Kosher feed and is thought
to be popular among Orthodox Jewish communities in New York
and other areas, did not contain enough vitamin B1, which
is vital to brain development. A company representative said
that tests have shown the formula contained at least 10 times
less B1 than was advertised.
An investigation is still underway to determine for sure
whether the absence of B1 was to blame for the deaths and
illnesses. The product has been recalled in Israel and parents
who have fed their babies the formula are urged to get them
booster shots of the vitamin.
BBC
News November 10, 2003
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