FDA warns against probiotics in premature babies
By: News 12 Staff Oct 3, 2023, 10:27am Updated on: Oct 3, 2023
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.