The Problem: It has been alleged that cow’s milk-based baby formula is causing preterm infants to develop the gastrointestinal illness necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).

The Response: Lawsuits are being filed alleging Similac manufacturer Abbott Laboratories and Enfamil manufacturer Mead Johnson knew or should have known their baby formula products could cause NEC.

What Can We Do to Help: Our experienced attorneys can review your child’s medical records and advise you if filing a case is in your best interest.

The attorneys at Gallon, Takacs, and Boissoneault are investigating allegations against Similac manufacturer Abbott Laboratories and Enfamil manufacturer Mead Johnson because they knew or should have known their baby formula products could cause necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in premature infants. Manufacturers failed to warn parents and medical providers about the risk.  If you or someone you know has a premature infant that received Similac or Enfamil formulas and developed NEC, contact us today. Find out if you can seek compensation for your child’s injuries by completing our free case evaluation.

NEC is a serious gastrointestinal condition that causes intestinal tissue death and may be fatal in as many as 50% of cases. It causes intestinal inflammation that may cause holes in the intestine. Bacteria from the intestine can leak into the abdomen or blood, causing serious illness or deadly blood infections.

A recent scientific study discovered a link between cow-milk baby formulas and dangerous digestive disease, necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). This disease is potentially life-threatening for prematurely born children, and even minor cases can result in long-term damage that may cause digestive problems in the future.

At this time, neither Similac or Enfamil formulas have been recalled by the FDA. Nor has either manufacturer issued any warnings or posted labels on the formula containers. Lawsuits have been filed by parents because of their perception of unethical behavior by Abbott Laboratories and Mead Johnson companies.

Not all formulas are determined to carry a risk of NEC but the following formulas have been listed in filed lawsuits:

• Similac Special Care
• Similac Human Milk Fortifier
• Similac NeoSure
• Similac Alimentum
• Similac Alimentum Expert Care
• Similac Human Milk Fortifier Concentrated Liquid
• Similac Human Milk Fortifier Powder
• Similac Liquid Protein Fortifier
• Similac Special Care 20
• Similac Special Care 24
• Similac Special Care 24 High Protein
• Enfamil Human Milk Fortifier Acidified Liquid
• Enfamil Human Milk Fortifier Powder
• Similac Special Care 30
• Similac Human Milk Fortifier Hydrolyzed Protein- Concentrated Liquid
• Enfacare Powder
• Enfamil Human Milk Fortifier Liquid High Protein
• Enfamil Milk Fortifier Liquid Standard Protein
• Enfamil NeuroPro Enfacare
• Enfamil Premature 20 Cal
• Enfamil Premature 24 Cal
• Enfamil Premature 24 Cal/fl oz HP
• Enfamil Premature 30 Cal
• Enfamil 24 and DHA & ARA Supplement

Lawsuits against Abbott Laboratories and Mead Johnson companies are being filed, and cases are still being collected. This is an ongoing and evolving case and we will post any updates here.

If you or someone you know has a premature infant that received Similac or Enfamil formulas and developed NEC, contact us today. Find out if you can seek compensation for your child’s injuries by completing our free case evaluation. We want to help you get the compensation you deserve.