Always shake out your clothes after hanging them on the line. If you don’t, a Japanese beetle might find his way into your toddler’s onesie. He might die in the hamper, still in the onesie. You might put the onesie on your toddler, not knowing about the beetle hiding inside. The beetle might fall down into your toddler’s diaper. You might find the beetle in your toddler’s diaper after a nap. You might feel a sinking sense of dread as you wonder if the beetle hurt your little one. You might search his skin for bites and breathe a sigh of relief when you don’t find any. Always shake out your clothes after hanging them on the line.
Are you cringing yet?
Beetles are showing up in more places than my toddler’s diaper. (Yes, that really did happen. I am still in shock.) According to recent reports, it is speculated that the big Similac recall may be related to the discovery of beetles in the company’s production area of one of their manufacturing facilities. Beetles in my baby’s onesie is one thing, but in baby formula? I’ll let you guess which sound I am making right now. (Hint: I’m not laughing.)
More information on the Similac recall:
The recall does not cover liquid formula. It only covers powdered formula in various can sizes.
If you use Similac and you are worried about whether your formula is included in the recall, you can enter the lot number listed on your containers online (similac.com/recall). If it is, you should return it to Abbott for a full refund.
The manufacturers of Similac are saying the possible contamination could cause digestive problems and a stomach ache, but nothing more serious, which has been confirmed by the Food and Drug Administration.
So which is creepier? A whole beetle in your toddler’s diaper – or parts of a beetle in your infant’s formula?