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FDA warns against probiotics in premature babies

Officials say it might put pre-term infants at risk of invasive and potentially fatal infections.

News 12 Staff

Oct 3, 2023, 10:27 AM

Updated 435 days ago

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The FDA is warning hospitals not to give probiotics to pre-term babies.
The warning comes after an infant was killed by bacteria linked to a probiotic.
In a warning letter, the agency cautioned health care providers against bacteria and fungi found in probiotics.
Officials say it might put pre-term infants at risk of invasive and potentially fatal infections.