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FDA finds US infant formula supply is ‘safe’ after examining 300 samples in Operation Stork Speed

The review was conducted as part of the Food and Drug Administration’s Operation Stork Speed project

The Independent UK · Apr 29

US infant formula supply is 'safe,' FDA says after looking for potential contaminants

Federal health officials said a new analysis of U.S. infant formula found reassuringly low levels of heavy metals, pesticides and other potential contaminants

The Independent UK · Apr 29

What is Operation Stork Speed? RFK Jr’s plan to take on the baby formula industry

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ordered a review of the ingredients in infant formula

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025

Dangerous DIY baby formula recipes go viral as parents get desperate

As a nationwide baby formula shortage sends parents into crisis mode, social media posts containing dangerous misinformation about homemade formula recipes have gone viral online, racking up views in the millions. Although major networks like Facebook, TikTok and YouTube have taken steps to label photos, videos and posts with contextual…

Tribune News Service · May 22, 2022

Editorial: The shame of America’s baby-formula shortage

When the sudden COVID-19 shutdown caused people to hoard toilet paper, the nation was half amused by the inability to find a roll on any retail shelf.

Los Angeles Times · May 21, 2022

Why is there a baby formula shortage in America? The supply chain and contamination calamity that left parents scrambling

With parents scrambling to track down baby formula and some families even contemplating home-brews, the US government is going to great lengths to solve the spiralling crisis.

ABC News · May 19, 2022

Elon Musk Says His Acquisition of Twitter Is 'On Hold'

Plus: The Pro-Choice Caucus thinks choice is a harmful word, trade restrictions worsened the baby formula shortage, and more...

Reason · May 13, 2022

EXPLAINER: What's behind the baby formula shortage?

Many parents are hunting for infant formula after a combination of short- and long-term problems hit the biggest U.S. brands

The Independent UK · May 12, 2022

Parents hunting for baby formula as shortage spans US

Parents across the U.S. are scrambling to find baby formula because of supply disruptions and a massive safety recall by manufacturer Abbott

The Independent UK · May 10, 2022