A nationwide shortage has left parents scouring social media or crossing states to get hold of baby formula
Abbott is the main supplier of baby formula to low income women and children through state benefit programs such as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children . The manufacturer was the exclusive supplier for more than half of the agencies administering WIC, Brian Dittmeier of the National WIC Association told thePanic buying has added to the crisis in recent weeks.
reported. One 12.4 ounce container of formula typically produces around 15 bottles, which would only last for a few days.that it was working with its suppliers “to best meet customer demands.”in a statement that it is working with the FDA to reopen its Michigan factory, and is shipping extra formula from a plant in Ireland. The company expects shipments from the country to double this year.
“We know that our recent recall caused additional stress and anxiety in an already challenging situation of a global supply shortage,” Abbott said in alast month. “We are working hard to help moms, dads and caregivers get the high-quality nutrition they need for their babies.” Other suppliers are adapting to meet consumers’ increased demand following the Abbott recall. The manufacturer of the Enfamil formula told
that its factories are running 24/7 and shipped out 30% more of its formula during its first quarter of the year.The shortages are understandably making parents and caregivers extremely anxious. Some have turned to
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