# Enfamil litigation

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**Canonical URL:** https://drugsmonitor.com/case/enfamil-nec-in-premature-infants-lawsuit
**Last updated:** 2026-06-11

## Key facts

- **Matter:** Enfamil (NEC in premature infants)
- **Status:** Active Litigation
- **Scope:** United States — national overview
- **Drug safety page:** https://drugsmonitor.com/drug-info/enfamil-nec-in-premature-infants-lawsuit

## Overview

### Clinical context

Cow's milk-based formulas fed to premature infants are alleged to raise the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a severe intestinal emergency.

### Litigation context

Related to the infant-formula NEC MDL No. 3026 in the Northern District of Illinois; bellwether activity and appeals continue.

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