Infant Formula
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Hypoallergenic infant formula brand recalled across Canada over bacteria concernHealth Canada says the Enfamil brand Nutramigen A+ LGG Hypoallergenic formula is being recalled by the company over concerns it may be contaminated with Cronobacter sakazakii.HealthJan 1
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Price of infant formula has some B.C. families struggling to make ends meetAbbott 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.EconomyNov 24, 2023
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Deadly germ behind baby formula shortage added to CDC watchlistU.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.HealthJun 30, 2023
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As formula shortage persists, a product from France is making its way to CanadaThe shortage comes after Abbott, a major producer of formula, recalled several major brands and shut down its Sturgis, Mich., factory in February 2022.CanadaMay 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.HealthMar 28, 2023
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Calgary parents raise concerns about price hikes in infant formulaHealth Canada says it's aware that parents continue to report difficulties locating some products.ConsumerMar 24, 2023
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Need special formula for your infant? You now have to ask for it at the pharmacy counterParents in Canada who need specialized formula for their babies now have to order formula through a pharmacy due to ongoing nationwide shortages of product.HealthAug 5, 2022
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Health Canada says shortage of specialized infant formula to continue through summerHealth Canada says the nationwide shortage of specialized baby formula is expected to continue throughout the summer.HealthJul 1, 2022
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Saskatchewan family paying $750 a month for baby formula hoping for coverageDespite 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.HealthJun 28, 2022
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Saskatchewan Health Authority asks families to save specialized formula for babies who need itThe formulas are amino acid-based and hydrolyzed infant formulas. The SHA said there is no national shortage of regular infant formula.HealthJun 22, 2022
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