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Baby Formula Lawsuits
Parents of preterm babies are suing the makers of Similac and Enfamil baby formulas. According to the lawsuits, manufacturers failed to appropriately warn that these cow’s milk-based formulas could cause major gastrointestinal problems and even death in premature newborns.
Baby Formula Lawsuit Facts
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), death from necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) complications
Similac, Enfamil
Mead Johnson, Abbott Laboratories
Initial stages of litigation
Who Is Eligible to File a Lawsuit Over Baby Formula?
Is it true that Enfamil and Similac formulas have been recalled?
- Enfamil and Similac haven’t been recalled because of the risk of NEC. However, there have been isolated retail recalls for product tampering, as well as a recall in February 2022 for a possible bacterial infection.
- During the tampering event, a few women reported finding flour instead of formula in their Enfamil packages. In a separate event, a few newborns became ill and died after consuming Enfamil, which caused them to get bacterial infections. The formula was examined by the FDA and found to be safe.
- After four newborns were infected with Cronobacter sakazakii and one baby was infected with Salmonella Newport, Abbott Nutrition recalled certain lots of Similac, EleCare, and Alimentum prepared at its Sturgis, Michigan factory in February 2022. The FDA and Abbott are still looking into the deaths of two of the babies.
Parents whose premature baby was diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis after being fed Similac or Enfamil may be able to pursue a baby formula lawsuit for compensation.
Similac or Enfamil may have been given to your infant in the hospital. If you’re unclear, your lawyer might be able to assist you. Make sure to include the hospital’s name as well as its location.
You may have given your infant a Similac or Enfamil formula product after he or she was discharged from the hospital. Attorneys advise parents to save all receipts, proof of purchase, packing, and boxes from the formula as evidence.
After being fed Similac or Enfamil, did your premature infant get necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)?
Free Case Review
Parents are suing Enfamil and Similac manufacturers Mead Johnson and Abbott Laboratories, alleging that they knew or should have known that their baby formulas could cause necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in preterm newborns. The risk was not adequately communicated to parents and medical providers by the manufacturers.
Case Review Form
Evidence-informed baby formula NEC review
Baby formula NEC lawsuit documentation and intake checklist
Baby formula NEC reviews focus on birth records, NICU history, formula brand and feeding timeline, and NEC diagnosis and treatment documentation for premature infants.
Evidence checklist
- Birth records showing gestational age, birth weight, and premature birth status
- Hospital feeding records identifying the formula brand (Similac, Enfamil, or other)
- NEC diagnosis records, surgical records, and NICU discharge summaries
- Long-term health or developmental records related to the NEC event
Sources used for intake education
These official references are provided for background education only. They do not replace medical or legal advice.
- NIH NEC and cow milk-based formula researchPublished research on NEC risk associated with cow milk-based formula feeding in premature infants.
2. Organize supporting details
Gather medical records, product history, proof of exposure, and timeline information that may help reviewers understand the claim.
3. Intake follow-up
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4. Legal review if appropriate
Qualified legal professionals decide whether a claim can move forward. AMMS does not provide legal advice or guarantee results.
Campaign-specific questions
Which formula brands are associated with NEC baby formula lawsuits?
Cow milk-based premature infant formulas, including products by Abbott (Similac) and Mead Johnson (Enfamil), have been the subject of NEC-related litigation.
Can I start a review if my child survived NEC?
Yes. Intake reviews are open to families of premature infants diagnosed with NEC, including survivors with ongoing health impacts as well as cases involving infant death.
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AMMS Legal Intake Research TeamReviewed for intake accuracy by AMMS Compliance TeamLast reviewed: 2026-05-15
Important: AMMS provides intake and educational information. We are not providing medical or legal advice on this page, and submitting a form does not create an attorney-client relationship. Case value, eligibility, filing deadlines, and legal strategy must be reviewed by qualified professionals.