An Australian family claims their seven-month-old son became seriously unwell after feeding him Coco2’s plant-based baby formula, which was later found to contain an incorrect scoop size, leading to underfeeding.
Coco2 Australia Pty Ltd, which markets the product as the “world’s first coconut-based infant formula,” acknowledged the error in an email to customers, revealing that natural variations in powder density resulted in the included scoop holding less powder than intended. Parents were advised to increase powder amounts by 50% to ensure proper nutrition.
The affected family reported that their child failed to meet developmental milestones, became lethargic, lost weight, and developed cracked lips and facial rashes after several weeks on the formula. Concerned, they sought medical help and eventually took him to Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital. Doctors there linked the child’s condition to the formula’s under-dosing, according to a medical report obtained by 7NEWS.
After switching to a different formula, the baby’s health reportedly improved rapidly. “Our kid’s fine now, he’s OK. We don’t think there’s any long-term issues,” the father said.
Coco2 denied that its product caused the baby’s malnutrition, maintaining that the formula is safe when prepared with the corrected instructions. The company stated a recall was unnecessary, as the issue stemmed from dosage errors, not product quality. Updated tins now carry stickers correcting the feeding guide.
Coco2 emphasized its commitment to product safety, transparency, and quality, insisting that no medically confirmed cases of serious illness have been reported as a result of using its formula.
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