Baby formula Coco2 recalled over feeding guide errors first uncovered in 7NEWS investigation
Coco2's baby formula company has recalled its product over feeding guide errors that were first uncovered in a 7NEWS exclusive investigation.
The error relates to incorrect labelling of scoop sizes of the product, which is a world-first baby formula developed in Australia from coconut milk.
7NEWS revealed a number of parents had informed their babies were losing weight and getting sick. The father of a four-month-old baby who wanted to remain anonymous said his son ended up in hospital with severe malnutrition.
An official report from doctors at The Royal Children's Hospital, which 7NEWS has obtained, suggests the baby's illness was likely caused by the Coco2 Baby Formula.
'The Coco formula they were previously consuming had made an error in their scoop size and was not delivering adequate nutrition per feed — this is the likely cause for their significant weight loss and malnutrition,' according to the report.
The company had admitted it had made a mistake with their scoop size meaning more powder was needed to get the nutritional value.
They apologised for the error and put a sticker over the old tins with a new feeding guide, advising customers to add extra scoops, but assured that the product was still safe.
They told 7NEWS in a statement that a recall was not needed as: 'Most of the products are sold online, with small group of retail stores selling Coco2. All customers were contacted by email, as our formula itself has not changed and remains nutritionally safe and compliant, and the issue has been addressed through corrected labelling, a recall was not necessary under regulatory or food safety guidelines.'
But in a major backflip, the company has issued a voluntary recall of the product, to rectify the incorrect scoop sizes.
They were available at Go-Vita and Priority Health stores in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia as well as at Priceline in Queensland and Priceline and online nationally.
'Discontinue use immediately and dispose of the product safely,' a statement urges customers.
'Consumers should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.
'Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.'
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