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BUSINESS, Page 58Business NotesPRODUCTSWhat's in A Name?
When Carnation started selling its new "hypoallergenic" infant
formula called Good Start H.A. last November, the Nestle subsidiary
hailed the product as a "medical breakthrough." Because the formula
is made from whey, Carnation believed it would prove ideal for
colicky babies who cannot tolerate traditional milk-based
solutions. Since then, six cases have been reported to the Food and
Drug Administration of babies who developed allergic reactions to
Good Start. One of these infants vomited constantly for more than
an hour.
The reports prompted an investigation by the FDA. Last week
Carnation announced that it will no longer include the
"hypoallergenic" label on its product. Furthermore, it will add a
warning that milk-allergic babies, who constitute about 2% of the
infant population, should take the formula only under a doctor's
supervision.