Baby Formula

• Infant formula recalled over potential botulism contamination, CFIA warns

  The CFIA is warning parents not to use ByHeart infant formula over possible botulism contamination. All unexpired products are included in the recall.

  Consumer

  Nov 15
  
• Infant botulism outbreak tied to some baby formula use growing in the U.S.

  An outbreak of infant botulism is growing in the U.S., with at least 15 babies in 12 U.S. states becoming sick after consuming the same recalled baby formula.

  Health

  Nov 11
  
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• Crime ring exchanged stolen baby formula for drugs in Mississauga, Ont.: police

  Police say 11 people face charges after an investigation into drug trafficking in Mississauga that allegedly involved exchanging stolen baby formula and other products for drugs. 

  Canada

  Jul 29
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• 46% baby formula price hike has some B.C. parents struggling

  The non-profit BabyGoRound said prices have increased 46 per cent in the past two years, leaving parents who have to rely on pre-mixed formula facing a staggering $1,300 a month.

  Economy

  Oct 25, 2024
• Canada Royal Milk opens, begins baby formula production in Kingston

  A new baby formula facility in Kingston aims to reduce Canada's reliance on U.S. imports, addressing the 2022 shortage and expecting to employ over 200 workers.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2024
• Canada Royal Milk donates $200,000 worth of baby formula to Kingston-area United Way

  Canada Royal Milk donates 5,000 cans of infant formula to United Way KFL&A, benefiting over 275 families in Kingston area at a $200,000 value.

  Canada

  May 9, 2024
• Ontario baby formula producer says it’s been approved for sale in Canada

  Canada Royal Milk expects to have its infant formula available across the country this summer.

  Canada

  Mar 27, 2024
• As formula shortage persists, a product from France is making its way to Canada

  The shortage comes after Abbott, a major producer of formula, recalled several major brands and shut down its Sturgis, Mich., factory in February 2022.

  Canada

  May 26, 2023
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• Baby formula shortage still hitting Canadian parents: ‘Buy whatever is on the shelf’

  Infant formula shortages continue to leave many Canadian store shelves bare and experts say the problem for parents may continue for some time yet.

  Health

  Mar 28, 2023
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• Need special formula for your infant? You now have to ask for it at the pharmacy counter

  Parents in Canada who need specialized formula for their babies now have to order formula through a pharmacy due to ongoing nationwide shortages of product.

  Health

  Aug 5, 2022