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Is there a risk for Cronobacter sp. when breast-feeding ?

In the current state of knowledge, no exclusively breastfed infants have been reported to have Cronobacter sp. infections. Based on the available information, in 50-80 % of cases, powdered infant formula is both the vehicle and the source (direct or indirect) of Cronobacter sp. induced illness.