Category: Abbott Laboratories

Abbott Labs Being Investigated Over Baby Formula, Company Says

A major baby formula company is being investigated by U.S. authorities for possible criminal conduct related to the formula, according to the company. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is probing the matter, a spokesperson told news outlets. “DOJ has informed us of its investigation and we’re cooperating fully,” the spokesperson said. Abbott did not…


Abbott Expects to Start Shipping EleCare Infant Formula Next Week

Abbott Laboratories said on Friday it expects to begin releasing EleCare formula next week from its recently reopened Sturgis plant, which has been at the center of a baby formula shortage in the United States. The company had shut down the plant in February and recalled its infant formula, including Similac and EleCare, after reports…


Abbott Expects to Start Shipping EleCare Infant Formula in the Coming Weeks

Abbott Laboratories said on Friday it expects to begin releasing EleCare formula in the coming weeks from its recently reopened Sturgis plant, which has been at the center of a baby formula shortage in the United States. The company had shut down the plant in February and recalled its infant formula, including Similac and EleCare,…


Abbott CEO Apologizes for Baby Formula Shortages; Experts Weigh in on Crisis

Abbott Laboratories CEO Robert Ford apologized for the nationwide baby food formula shortages in a Washington Post op-ed on May 21. “And yes, we take great pride in manufacturing nutrition and formula to feed America’s infants, including our most vulnerable,” Ford wrote. “But the past few months have distressed us as they have you, and so…


Danone Imports of Baby Formula Into United States Spiked Following Shortages

In view of current shortages, French multinational food product corporation Danone has started significantly increasing its imports of infant formula from Europe to the United States, according to an analysis by Reuters. Ocean Audit, a U.S. customs data and shipping consultancy, examined ocean cargo data for the media company and found that Danone shipped baby…


House Passes 2 Bills Addressing Nationwide Baby Formula Shortages

The House passed two emergency spending bills on Wednesday addressing critical nationwide baby formula shortages. The main legislation—HR 7790 Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act— seeks to provide the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) $28 million in “salaries and expenses” for resolving current and future shortages of baby formula. HR 7790 will also seek to prevent fraudulent…


Administration’s Delayed Response Worsened Baby Formula Crisis: Rep. Elise Stefanik

Chair of the House Republican Conference Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) criticized Democrats for what she said was a lack of action in dealing with the nationwide baby formula shortage. “But what’s really struck me is the sheer incompetence of Joe Biden and House Democrats,” Stefanik told NTD’s “Capitol Report.” After the pharmaceutical company and top baby…


US Baby Formula Shortage Intensifies as Parents, Washington Scramble for Solution

The baby formula shortage is intensifying in the United States, according to new Datasembly numbers. The retail information provider reported that out-of-stock (OOS) rates continue to climb nationwide, rising to 43 percent in the week ending May 8. This is up from the 30 to 40 percent readings in April. “Unfortunately, baby formula out-of-stock levels…


What’s Behind the US Baby Formula Shortage?

The baby formula shortage is intensifying in the United States, according to new Datasembly numbers. The retail information provider reported that out-of-stock (OOS) rates continue to climb nationwide, rising to 43 percent in the week ending May 8. This is up from the 30 to 40 percent readings in April. “Unfortunately, baby formula out-of-stock levels…