Risk of Contamination of Infant Formula - In 1939, while speaking before the Rotary Club, Singapore, Dr. Cicely Williams was aware of the dangers of powdered formula. He was very angry to see the number of infants who died were not given breast milk (breast milk). According to him, a false propaganda against infant foods should be punished as a form of criminality.
It is not entirely wrong. Many experts see the danger that could arise from powdered formula. One of them is intrinsic contamination of infant formula.
"A formula is not sterile products sold. Because the formula and the manufacturer itself can also be contaminated," said David Clark, a legal officer from the UN agency for children's issues and education (Unicef).
That is why, at the World Health Assembly in 2005 the member states, to ensure the information and training of health workers in terms of preparation, use and handling of powdered infant formula.
Also informed that powdered infant formula may contain pathogenic microorganisms and must be prepared and used appropriately. One more thing, they must ensure an explicit warning on packaging, the formula may be contaminated and not sterile.
To minimize contamination risk, the WHO made the guide. "Actually, the only way to prepare infant formula to avoid contamination is to use very hot water, which is more than 70 degrees Celsius. Unfortunately it is difficult to do," added David.
David also reminded that the contaminated milk formula was not derived from small producers, but from major manufacturers. This is according to David should be known by many people for them to really consider the big-breast-feeding or not.
It is not entirely wrong. Many experts see the danger that could arise from powdered formula. One of them is intrinsic contamination of infant formula.
"A formula is not sterile products sold. Because the formula and the manufacturer itself can also be contaminated," said David Clark, a legal officer from the UN agency for children's issues and education (Unicef).
That is why, at the World Health Assembly in 2005 the member states, to ensure the information and training of health workers in terms of preparation, use and handling of powdered infant formula.
Also informed that powdered infant formula may contain pathogenic microorganisms and must be prepared and used appropriately. One more thing, they must ensure an explicit warning on packaging, the formula may be contaminated and not sterile.
To minimize contamination risk, the WHO made the guide. "Actually, the only way to prepare infant formula to avoid contamination is to use very hot water, which is more than 70 degrees Celsius. Unfortunately it is difficult to do," added David.
David also reminded that the contaminated milk formula was not derived from small producers, but from major manufacturers. This is according to David should be known by many people for them to really consider the big-breast-feeding or not.
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