To expect Sainsburys to remove evaporated milk with dangerous labelling

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The offending tins state 'infant feeding, contact your doctor or clinic as special dilutions may be advised' and are in 2 different sizes. I have contacted customer services by email and in store and know I'm not the only one to inform them of this error.

I know it doesn't simply say that it is suitable, but I also know of many examples of doctors and clinics giving unsafe feeding advice.

I know quite a few people who were advised to feed evap milk to babies! (albiet 30 years ago...)

But its not claiming to be baby milk is it?

My parents fed it to me, over 30 years ago, my grandparents and dad all doctors, recommended this, my mum thought she didnt have enough milk as was told 15 mins each side every 4 hours

It doesn't say that its suitable, and it does say to ask healthcare professional.... plus its probably more expensive than formula.....

I don't really see a problem. But I usually don't.

yes, agree that the labelling signposts to HCPs

I kinda don't see the problem

so the label says that if you want to give it to an infant then seek medical advice first.

yet you think this is dangerous? Why?

because you feel that MEDICS may give dangerous advice, and that this is Sainsburys problem.

I think you need to find something to occupy your time OP

If it was 30 years ago, I would understand! I checked with an HV and a Lactation Consultant if this was acceptable and they both confirmed it wasn't. Sainsburys have even told me it should say 'not suitable for infants under 12 months'. It apparently says this on their website.

I think you need to calm down and get a new hobby.

It is a bit bizarre imo - feeding babies with evaporated milk surely went out 40 years ago?

It should say clearly "not suitable for infants under 6 months" or something.

I'm suprised no one else thinks this is weird!

Seeing as even follow-on formula is marked as unsuitable for babies under 6 months, it's strange that evaporated milk is giving the impression that it is suitable if diluted correctly.

does it not just mean to check if you want to give it to children as part of their diet eg. as a drink or in a dessert? I know people who use evap milk and add water to make it 'normal' milk.

Either way YABU. I bet you'd also complain if there wasn't a "Warning: Contains Nuts" on a Snickers bar.

I also predict this will turn into a BF / FF debate in 5.....4......3.......2......

breast is best

I'm kidding Gribble.

Most cans of evaporated milk say 'not suitable for infant feeding' - which it isn't.

So YANBU to expect it to be labelled the same.

But tbh anyone ill-informed enough to be feeding their baby evaporated milk these days is unlikely to be deterred by the label, or to seek advice from a professional first.

"Infant Feeding" suggests milk for feeding babies doesn't it Gribble - infants tend to be under 12 months. Not sure why you want to make this about breastfeeding

at gribble and coldwed

'Infant feeding' is a specific term though - it refers to feeding a baby, and evaporated milk is not suitable for that, however it is diluted.

For an older child it doesn't really matter what you do with it or how they eat/drink as it won't be their sole source of nutrition or hydration.

i doubt most people wouldn't give it to a child under 1

It should say Unsuitable for infants under 12 months same as the powdered skimmed milk etc.
If someone was ill informed enough to be considering feeding this as an alternative to breast milk/formula then it is possible that label would lead them to believe that it was used for that and they might not bother to consult a HCP. It just seems to be a bit ambiguous - like it's suggesting that yes this may well be ok.

I was to find milk listed as one of the main ingredients in my favourite cheese!

Thank goodness for labels ...

Queen - if someone was that ill-informed though (or their mother had told them that in her day everyone gave their babies watered down evaporated milk and they thrived on it etc), seeing a label saying "Infant feeding - check for correct dilution" certainly gives the impression that it can be a suitable milk for babies.

Gribble how much money is riding on the bet about the snickers bar? I'd honestly prefer that say NOT SUITABLE for infants than a nut warning!

If someone was stupid enough to feed this to their baby, they probably wouldnt be smart enough to read anyway.....

Rita - I havent made this about breastfeeding, so not sure how you've reached that conclusion . I only asked about the diet thing as some people (myself included) refer to toddlers as "Infants", that term isnt only reserved for babies under 12 months afaik