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The FDA said retailers were first notified of the recall Nov. 8, after health officials determined the formula was the likely source of the outbreak. In addition to Target, the FDA also criticized Walmart, Kroger and Albertsons for failing to provide proof that they had taken steps to fix the problem, despite repeated follow-up calls and emails. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has called the situation unprecedented," noting it is the first known outbreak of infant botulism tied to formula. "When notified of the recall, we moved swiftly to issue a sales restriction and removed this product from our impacted stores and clubs and online," the statement said."