Baby Formula

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Saskatchewan family paying $750 a month for baby formula hoping for coverage

  Despite having a prescription for specialized baby formula for their daughter, a Sask, family says neither the government or their health insurance covers the $750 monthly bill.

  Health

  Jun 28, 2022
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• Calgary milk bank gets help meeting high demand during baby formula shortage

  A golf tournament has raised money to help babies get milk they need. 'Breast milk acts as a medicine and it provides immunities.'

  Features

  Jun 27, 2022
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• FDA investigating another infant death potentially related to Abbott baby formula

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Wednesday it was notified of one more infant death in January potentially related to Abbott Laboratories' ABT.N baby formula.

  Health

  Jun 23, 2022