Infant Formula Shortage

• Price of infant formula has some B.C. families struggling to make ends meet

  Abbott Nutrition in Michigan shut down in February 2022 due to contamination concerns. Although it has now restarted it is still not operating at 100 per cent capacity.

  Economy

  Nov 24, 2023
  
• 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
  
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• 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
• 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
• Biden to meet with infant formula makers over nationwide shortages 

  The White House said Biden would host a roundtable Wednesday with leaders of manufacturers ByHeart, Bubs Australia, Reckitt, Perrigo Co. and Gerber.

  World

  Jun 1, 2022
• Breast milk banks in Canada, U.S. concerned over impact of baby formula shortage

  Breast milk banks in the U.S. have seen a spike in demand for donor milk as the baby formula shortage continues, while Canadian milk banks are seeing more donors offering milk.

  Health

  May 26, 2022
• 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