The purpose is to determine if the consumption of study product has an effect on acute respiratory infections and/or diarrheal disease.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Child 12-48 months of age
• Has consumed cow's milk or a cow's milk-based beverage during the 48 hours prior to randomization
• Signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Child who is receiving predominantly breast-milk
• Child who received any food product or supplement containing probiotics or prebiotics in the 15 days prior to randomization
• Child with allergy to gluten or serious concurrent illness that will interfere in the general management of the child
• Child with diarrhea or acute respiratory infection during the 48 hours prior to randomization
• Child's z-score of weight for length/height < -3 according to World Health Organization criteria