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.

Is this honestly worth your time to complain about?

Does anyone on MN know anyone at all in this day and age who feeds a baby evaporated milk?

(Note this day and age, not 30-odd years ago)

Yep, hathor, I do.

I knew a woman who was feeding it to her premature baby (born at 34 weeks) 5 years ago. She said the HV told her not to but she was ignoring her as 'what do you think women used to do in the war'

seriously? you think that all products should be labelled as "unsuitable for under 12 months"?

because some moron might think that it is ok to feed their child evaporated milk instead of formula? really?

Well, she was obviously a numpty.

but it says on the tin to contact a HCP.

And would it make any difference to an idiot like her if there were a bazillion warnings on the tin? because I don't think so

If someone was really that stupid really wanted to use evap milk to feed a baby I doubt any sort of labelling will stop them anyway.

OP, I wonder if it might be worth your while contacting baby milk action? I know they're more involved with enforcing the rules around actual infant formula milk, but they might be able to help?

Valar - not all products. Most products weren't traditionally used as infant milk, and most products don't have a note about getting the correct dilution for infant feeding on them.

Evaporated milk was used to feed babies, but isn't any more. Since there might be confusion, it should be made clear that it is unsuitable - however the labelling on this product adds to that confusion.

Maryz - apparently most of us are too thick to use common sense. Although I for one was very relieved when McDonalds starting putting "Warning - Hot" on their coffees, saved me many a burnt mouth that has

The label does give the impression that the product is suitable as a baby milk. I don't see why infant feeding should be mentioned on it at all.

and arsenic was used to clean teeth wasn't it?

sorry but this is ridiculous.

Rita I am 42 years old.

I have never ever ever known anyone in RL to feed a baby with evaporated milk.

It hasn't been used to feed babies in my lifetime.

Seriously, there needs to be a warning on everything that you might possibly feed a baby if you're an idiot and have no brains?

Brandy used to be given to sooth a teething child - should it be labelled now too?

Sheesh.

What about application of common sense?

Follow-on milk says "unsuitable for babies under 6 months" - because some people might be confused.

Honey says "unsuitable for infants under 12 months" - because some people might give it to their babies. In fact some people still do, as babies get infant botulism from it.

Some people aren't very bright, and need clear messages - to help them keep their babies safe.

soothe

My fingers are going to fast

too not to.

I give up....

Plenty of thick people around. Even on mumsnet.

Argh. Labels are making us all stupider.

Exactly belgo - the packaging would have been better saying nothing than giving the impression it can be ok as baby milk.

hathor - maybe brandy needs a label saying "seek medical advice for correct dosage for teething infant"?

I know someone in their forties who was fed evaporated milk as a new born baby.

I would have thought that if anyone is not bright enough to realise that feeding a baby something out of a can that you find in the same aisle as custard and jelly in a pot, might not be quite right, then how the fuck did they manage to get the knob in the right hole anyway

Plenty of supposedly average intelligence people are incapable of following the guidelines for making up formula correctly that is printed on the cartons.

None of the honey in our house has any warning about feeding newborns. The skimmed milk powder only says "not intended for infants under 12 months" (which is less of a warning despite it being worse than evaporated milk)

It simply doesn't need a warning here, it's not going to used as a formula substitute here, it's simply too expensive compared to formula, it just doesn't need one. The same as all the milk in the refridgerated section doesn't.

I know someone in their thirties who was given evaporated milk as a newborn. My husband.

Ive just checked a packet of crisps and am shocked to my very core to see that it doesnt state "not suitable for babies"

Years ago people did feed it to babies pretty reguarly and it was normal.

I know times have changed etc and most run of the mill people probably never would but I think it is wise despite this - that donkeys years on Sainsburys still choose to mention action that should be taken - if in the unlikely event someone chooses to feed their baby it.

It could be an well meaning elderly relative could suggest it - not realising times have changed.

At least they are not putting the tins next to the nappies.

And really???