Formula Shortage

• Deadly germ behind baby formula shortage added to CDC watchlist

  U.S. health officials will start tracking infections caused by the rare but potentially deadly germ that sickened babies and triggered a nationwide shortage of infant formula.

  Health

  Jun 30, 2023
  
• 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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• Saskatchewan mothers still struggling to find formula due to provincial supply shortage

  Regarding the infant formula shortage, the Sask. party is recommending that parents check with their pediatrician and pharmacist to identify alternatives.

  Health

  Dec 7, 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
• 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
• Saskatchewan Health Authority asks families to save specialized formula for babies who need it

  The formulas are amino acid-based and hydrolyzed infant formulas. The SHA said there is no national shortage of regular infant formula.

  Health

  Jun 22, 2022
• B.C. pharmacists asked to keep specialized baby formula behind the counter

  The province says regular baby formula is unaffected, but that specialized hypoallergenic formulas used by about two per cent of infants are in short supply.

  Health

  Jun 17, 2022
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• Nova Scotians affected by specialized baby formula shortage

  The temporary closure of a manufacturing plant in Michigan is what triggered the shortage, specifically ones designed for infants with food allergies and some medical conditions.

  Consumer

  May 26, 2022
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• U.S. receives 78,000 pounds of baby formula from Europe amid shortage

  Nestle said that over the past few months it has worked ``around the clock'' to address the baby formula shortage and help meet demand.

  Consumer

  May 22, 2022