FDA Warns Against Food Thickener For Premature Infants

SimplyThick may be causing life-threatening damage to the intestines of premature infants, the Food and Drug Administration said. The agency is aware of 15 cases, including two deaths, and is investigating a possible link to the gel's use in infant Read More...

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Posted May 23 2011, 06:55 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog