Infant's Death Linked to Dietary Supplement

The product is a dietary supplement intended to contain three viable bacteria, Bifidobacterium lactis, Streptococcus thermophilus, and Lactobacillus rhamnosus. It is claimed to have "probiotic" properties and is marketed for infants and children by Solgar, of Leonia, N.J. Such products are being used in preterm infants on the basis of a recent Cochrane review suggesting a benefit in cases of necrotizing enterocolitis, a possible complication in preterm infants, the CDC advisory said. Rhizopus oryzae, a known cause of mucormycosis, the advisory said. An investigation by the hospital found that unopened bottles of the lot were contaminated with mold, which was confirmed by the CDC to be R. oryzae. http://www.medpagetoday.com/Pediatrics/GeneralPediatrics/48821?xid=nl_mpt_DHE_2014-11-27&utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=DailyHeadlines&utm_source=ST&eun=g721819d0r&userid=721819&email=amydugan2%40gmail.com&mu_id=5883165&utm_term=Daily