Examples of tests with negative results
Six more samples have been tested. Results for betalactam antibiotics were negative for five and indeterminate for a sixth:
NEGATIVE - Earth’s Best Organics
NEGATIVE - Nestle Good Start Supreme with DHA & ARA
NEGATIVE - Similac Advance with Iron (with Early Shield)
NEGATIVE - Similac NeoSure (liquid)
INDETERMINATE - Similac NeoSure (powder)
NEGATIVE - Wal-Mart Parent’s Choice with Iron
The indeterminate result may be caused by an ingredient in the formula that blocked the test. NaturalCheck rapid tests for milk have a control line that shows if the test is working. The line did not appear for this sample. We anticipated 90% plus performance with baby formula since there are many difference recipes, some with ingredients like cane sugar and corn syrup that are not found in milk. So far, 14 out of 15 samples produced clear results, so the rate has been 93%.
We are seeking a number of other brands for testing. Please share details of the project with friends and relatives. A list of samples needed is in the announcement below.
Many thanks to volunteers who have helped bring the project this far!