The past few years have seen a jump in popularity in powdered infant formula preparation machines. These devices dispense portioned hot water to instantly create bottles for hungry babies, saving ...

Many infant formula preparation devices do not produce water hot enough to kill harmful bacteria, according to a study by Swansea University scientists. Powdered infant formula (PIF) is reconstituted ...

Their results suggested using a thermometer to determine when the temperature of hot water in the bottle cools to 165°F, before adding the powdered infant formula, and then waiting one minute before ...

Cronobacter sakazakii, the bacteria that contaminated a major infant formula manufacturing plant and led to a nationwide shortage, is a common natural pathogen. It’s harmless for most people, but it ...