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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rachel Sharp

Abbott CEO says ‘sorry’ over baby formula shortage and vows to ensure ‘this never happens again’

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The CEO of Abbott has issued an apology to American families over the baby formula shortage which was largely triggered by the shutdown of its Michigan factory following the deaths of two infants.

Robert Ford, chairman and chief executive of the embattled healthcare giant, wrote an op-ed in The Washington Post on Saturday where he said “sorry” for the crisis and insisted the company is taking steps “to ensure this never happens again”.

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