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Abbott halts production at Michigan baby formula plant after storm causes flooding

The beleagured Sturgis plant only resumed production less than 2 weeks ago.

Axios · Jun 16, 2022

Many baby formula plants weren't inspected because of COVID

U.S. regulators have historically inspected baby formula plants at least once a year, but they did not inspect any of the three biggest manufacturers in 2020

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022

US infant formula shortage: doctors worry about babies’ development as crisis continues

Despite US efforts to increase supply, there are reports of babies being rushed to hospitals and a growing black market for formula

The Guardian - US · Jun 9, 2022

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US company Abbott Nutrition restarts baby formula plant linked to contamination

The company that runs the largest baby formula factory in the US has reopened its plant, but consumers may be waiting months before supply levels return to normal.

ABC News · Jun 4, 2022

Michigan baby formula maker resumes production after safety shutdown

The Abbott facility was closed in February after a recall involving bacterial infections in infants which led to a nationwide shortage

The Guardian - US · Jun 4, 2022

Abbott's baby formula plant is reopening in a step that could soon ease the shortage

Abbott's initial re-release of products will be available to consumers beginning around June 20, the company says. The facility was forced to close after a bacterial contamination at the site.

WEKU · Jun 4, 2022

Abbott restarts baby formula plant linked to contamination

Abbott says it's restarted production at the Michigan factory that's tied to the ongoing baby formula shortage

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2022

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Some Abbott specialty baby formulas expected in stores later this month

An Abbott plant in Michigan has resumed manufacturing some speciality formulas that are hard to find.

Axios · Jun 4, 2022

The FDA is facing an investigation into its handling of the baby formula shortage

The Department of Health and Human Services wants to know if the FDA followed its rules and procedures in investigating the contamination of baby formula and recalling it.

WEKU · Jun 3, 2022

‘They did, but I didn’t’: Biden denies baby formula makers’ claim shortage was expected in awkward joint briefing

‘I don’t think anyone anticipated the impact of the shutdown of Abbott facility’, Biden says shortly after manufacturers say they expected shortage

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022

Baby formula makers tell Biden they knew shortages would be dire

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden defended his administration’s response to a national baby formula shortage, saying he acted as soon he became aware of the crisis in April — even as manufacturers told him Wednesday they saw it coming months earlier.

Tribune News Service · Jun 1, 2022

Biden to meet with baby formula makers on easing shortage

President Joe Biden is set to meet with infant formula manufacturers as his administration works to ease nationwide shortages

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2022

Bubs Australia steps up to meet US baby formula demand, amid contamination scare

New, fast-tracked US regulations are allowing an Australian manufacturer to help meet the demand for baby formula, amid a supply crisis.

ABC News · Jun 1, 2022

Baby formula shortage stings US as Australian company ships millions of cans to States

Australia will ship more than 1.25 million cans of baby formula to the United States to help it nationwide shortage.

ABC News · May 29, 2022

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WEKU · May 28, 2022

More baby formula shipments arrive from overseas in an effort to ease the shortage

Australia is sending the equivalent of more than 27 million 8-ounce bottles of goat's milk and other baby formulas, as the U.S. government works to replenish store shelves during the shortage.

The Independent UK · May 28, 2022

Baby formula shortage will stretch on until late July, FDA chief says

‘My expectation is that within two months we should be beyond normal and with a plethora’

Reason · May 27, 2022

The FDA Completely Botched Its Response to the Baby Formula Shortage

Plus: Resurrecting an extinct tiger, reviewing the police response to the Uvalde shooting, and more...

Benzinga · May 26, 2022

Lawmakers Seek Answers From FDA, Abbott On Nationwide Baby Formula Shortage

FDA officials appeared before a congressional panel to answer questions about the crisis after Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) recalled some baby formula products and closed its manufacturing plant in Sturgis, Michigan.

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Los Angeles Times · May 25, 2022

FDA acknowledges slow response, 'suboptimal' decisions leading up to infant formula shortage

WASHINGTON — Sluggish response and questionable decisions by the Food and Drug Administration exacerbated the nation's infant formula shortage, agency officials told lawmakers at a congressional hearing on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · May 25, 2022

FDA mail room ‘failure’ partly to blame for Abbott baby formula fiasco

FDA leadership didn’t ‘receive direct copies of the complaint due to an isolated failure in FDA’s mail room, likely due to COVID-19 staffing issues’

The Independent UK · May 25, 2022

Jill Biden, Murthy welcome 2nd mass delivery of baby formula

Jill Biden and the U.S. surgeon general are empathizing with parents across the country who have been scrambling to find infant formula for their children

Benzinga · May 25, 2022

FDA Allows Import Of 2M Baby Formula Cans Amid Supply Shortage: Reuters

The FDA is easing regulations to allow infant formula imports from Britain, bringing around 2 million cans onto empty shelves by June to ease a nationwide shortage, Reuters reported. The FDA said it was "exercising enforcement discretion" to allow Britain-based Kendal Nutricare to import certain infant formula products under the Kendamil…

Tribune News Service · May 25, 2022

Millions of imported baby formula cans are heading to the US, FDA says

Millions more cans of baby formula will be available in the U.S. in the coming months, the nation’s Food and Drug Administration said, detailing steps it’s taken to alleviate a shortage that has left families scrambling to figure out how to feed their babies.

Benzinga · May 25, 2022

More Companies Join Race To Ease US Baby Formula Supply Crunch

Danone SA (OTC: DANOY) has been doubling shipments to the U.S. of Neocate formula for infants allergic to cow's milk, while Enfamil maker Reckitt is also working to boost supplies amid a nationwide shortage, company executives said.

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2022

UK baby milk maker to fly formula to US to help ease shortages

Lake District-based Kendamil steps in after largest producer in US had nationwide recall

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