NEC (Necrotizing enterocolitis) results in infection and inflammation that can destroy the intestinal tissue. This can leave permanent scars or narrow parts of the infant’s intestine, causing lifelong complications. In severe NEC cases, the complete destruction of intestine tissue can lead to severe infection and, in many cases, death

As early as 1990, a study found that babies may be 6 to 10 times more likely to develop NEC when fed cow’s milk products, compared to breast milk. Having disclosed these findings, manufacturers could have offered safer alternatives to parents and hospitals.Despite years of research linking cow-milk based formulas to NEC, manufacturers failed to warn parents, doctors and hospitals about the risks of their products. Instead, they promoted their product as safe and effective. With countless babies now stricken with NEC symptoms after using these formulas, many are turning to the courts and filing lawsuits to hold the manufacturers accountable.