InfantRisk Center

03/28/2026

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Research shows that breast milk is recommended for newborn babies because it provides nutrition, antibodies, enzymes, and other nutrients to support a baby& #8217…

03/24/2026

🚨 Supplement Recall Alert: Moringa & Salmonella Risk

Moringa is commonly used by breastfeeding mothers to help boost milk supply—but a recent FDA recall highlights an important safety concern.

⚠️ What was recalled:

Rosabella-brand moringa capsules

White bottles with green label

Expiration dates in 2027

👉 See table here for a complete list of affected lot numbers and expiration dates:
https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-extensively-drug-resistant-salmonella-moringa-powder-february-2026 %20Product%20Information

🦠 Why it matters:
These products were recalled due to Salmonella contamination, which can cause:
Diarrhea
Fever
Abdominal cramps

Symptoms typically begin 12–72 hours after exposure and may last 4–7 days.
Young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe illness.

InfantRisk perspective:
Moringa is often perceived as a “natural” way to support milk supply—but this recall is a reminder that supplements are not risk-free, especially during breastfeeding.

👉 Read our new article: “Recall Reality: The Hidden Gamble in Your Vitamin Cabinet” https://infantrisk.com/content/recall-reality-hidden-gamble-your-vitamin-cabinet

03/22/2026

Delaware Breastfeeding Moms--Iodine is actively transported into milk, but your potassium iodine doses are important if you were exposed to radioactivity: Mothers who are exposed to radioactive iodine from nuclear accidents should take potassium iodide as directed by governmental agencies to reduce thyroid exposure, but only if contaminated and advised to do so. The amount of KI transferred through breast milk is too slow to protect an infant's thyroid in time; therefore, the infant must also receive age-appropriate KI dosing independently. Repeat dosing increases the risk of thyroid suppression in both the mother and infant. A euthyroid state is usually restored after cessation of high iodine intake.

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will distribute potassium iodide (KI) pills to Delaware residents living within the 10-mile radius (also known as the Emergency Planning Zone or EPZ) of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations.

The free tablets will be distributed on Thursday, April 2nd, between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM at Volunteer Hose Co. of Middletown located at 27 W. Green Street, Middletown, Delaware.

Read more at: https://ow.ly/QX2I50YwYK7

03/20/2026

🚨 RECALL ALERT: Children's Ibuprofen

Nearly 90,000 bottles of Children's Ibuprofen Oral Suspension (100 mg/5 mL, 4 fl oz) have been recalled nationwide after reports of a gel-like mass and black particles found in the product.

Check your bottle now:
Lot numbers: 7261973A or 7261974A | Expiration: 01/31/2027

If yours matches — stop use immediately. No serious adverse events have been reported, but do not give it to your child.

If you have questions about safe pain/fever management while nursing, call us: 📞 1-806-352-2519

🔗 Learn more:

Check your medicine cabinet: 90,000 bottles of children’s ibuprofen recalled after reports of gel-like particles, FDA says.

03/17/2026

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the InfantRisk Center! 🍀

Milk can come in a variety of colors depending on diet, medications, and more—each one completely unique!

💚 Show us your colors in the comments! 💚

03/02/2026

📣 New Article Alert!
Curious about tirzepatide and breastfeeding? 🤱 Our latest article breaks down what the current evidence says about tirzepatide transfer into breast milk.

👉 Read more here: https://infantrisk.com/content/what-breastfeeding-moms-need-know-about-tirzepatide

Whether you’re considering tirzepatide for diabetes, weight management, or metabolic health while breastfeeding, get evidence-based guidance to help you make informed decisions with your healthcare provider. 💛

02/20/2026

We are incredibly honored to share that the InfantRisk Center has received the 2026 University Team Award for bringing distinction to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center through excellence in teaching, research, and service.

At InfantRisk, our mission is simple but powerful: to provide evidence-based information on the safety of medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding so that mothers, babies, and healthcare providers can make informed decisions with confidence. Through groundbreaking research, provider education, and direct support to families, our team works every day to close critical knowledge gaps in maternal and infant health.

This award reflects not only the scientific rigor behind our work, but also the heart behind our mission. We are deeply committed to serving women and families during some of the most vulnerable and important moments of their lives.

We are proud, grateful, and inspired to continue advancing research, education, and compassionate service. Thank you to TTUHSC for this distinguished recognition and to our incredible team who make this mission possible every single day.

02/09/2026

Tomorrow! ⏰
Join Dr. Kaytlin Krutsch for a live Q&A with Springer at 12:00 PM ET.
Bring your questions and jump into the conversation 👇
👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4a7XTTL

01/27/2026

📢 New Case Report Published 📢

We’ve published a new case highlighting an important and rarely discussed issue in lactation care: the use of ethiodized oil during interventional radiology procedures.

🧠 Key takeaway:
Ethiodized oil contains an extremely high iodine load and is cleared slowly from the body. In this first reported case involving a lactating patient, iodine levels in breast milk remained 50–100× higher than normal more than a week after exposure, raising concerns for infant thyroid suppression. Care required breastfeeding interruption, milk testing, and close multidisciplinary planning.

💡 Why this matters:
Iodine actively concentrates in breast milk, and excessive exposure can impact infant thyroid function. Lactating patients need anticipatory guidance, thoughtful dosing, and coordinated care when agents like ethiodized oil are considered.

🔗 Read the article:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/398801943_Periprocedural_Lactation_Considerations_After_Use_of_Ethiodized_Oil_in_an_Interventional_Radiology_Patient_A_Case_Report

📖 About access:
We wish this article could be open access, but publication fees are often ~$4,000 per paper. We’re working to steward limited resources in ways that create the greatest impact for patients, families, and clinicians, while continuing to generate and share high-value lactation research.

12/11/2025

Our founder, Dr. Tom Hale, stopped by for a visit this week! He even checked the oil on the LCMS 😂 — always keeping us on our toes.

We’re so grateful for his continued support and the legacy he’s built here. Happy to have him visit, and wishing everyone a warm and joyful holiday season! ❄️✨

12/11/2025

Our founder, Dr. Tom Hale, stopped by for a visit this week! He even checked the oil on the LC-MS 😂 — always keeping us on our toes.

We’re so grateful for his continued support and the legacy he’s built here. Happy to have him visit, and wishing everyone a warm and joyful holiday season! ❄️✨

12/04/2025

Cough and cold season is in full swing! 🤧
Do you know which cough and cold medicines are actually safe while breastfeeding?
We’re breaking down the options so you know what works and what keeps baby safe.

Info straight from experts for breastfeeding-safe options to treat a cold: cough, congestion, fever, allergies...and more. Plus, a chart of combo products!