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U.S. President Trump departs Washington for campaign travel to Iowa at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland

Nation Jun 04

News Wrap: Former Trump aides Meadows, Scavino escape indictments for contempt of Congress

Nation Jun 04

FILE PHOTO: Drone images of Abbott facility in Sturgis, Michigan
Abbott Nutrition restarts production at baby formula factory tied to contamination

The February shutdown of the largest formula factory in the country led to the supply problems that have forced some parents to seek formula from food banks, friends and doctor's offices.

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

Nation May 25

FILE PHOTO: A sign is posted on shelf that holds baby and toddler formula, as nationwide shortages continues, at a Target ...
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News Wrap: FDA acknowledges missteps in baby formula shortage

News Wrap: U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf acknowledged failings by his agency in the baby formula shortage, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would not trade land for peace with Russia, the U.S. and allies South Korea…

Nation May 24

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf testifies before the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee’s Oversight and Investigations subcommittee on infant formula shortages on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., May 25, 2022. Photo by Leah Millis/REUTERS
WATCH: FDA officials, baby formula company executives face scrutiny over national shortage

The head of the Food and Drug Administration faced bipartisan fury from House lawmakers Wednesday over months of delays investigating problems at the nation's largest baby formula plant that prompted an ongoing shortage.

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

Nation May 24

FILE PHOTO: U.S. shortage of infant formula continues in Medford
Safety rules keep competition out of infant formula market, set stage for shortages

A massive recall is getting most of the blame for the U.S. baby formula shortage, but experts say the products have long been vulnerable to this type of crisis.

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

May 22

Baby formula delivery arrives in the U.S. from Germany

By Michael Conroy, Associated Press

The Biden administration — which has struggled to address a nationwide shortage of formula, particularly hypoallergenic varieties — has dubbed the effort “Operation Fly Formula.”…

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May 21

First baby formula shipment from Europe to arrive in Indiana this weekend on military aircraft

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

The White House says 132 pallets of Nestlé Health Science Alfamino Infant and Alfamino Junior formula will leave Ramstein Air Base in Germany and arrive in the U.S.

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May 19

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Biden invokes Defense Production Act to counter dearth of baby formula

President Biden is under pressure on a number of fronts right now, including getting more done and showing better results that people can feel in the near future.That's particularly true when it comes to the shortage of baby formula around…

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May 19

The current baby formula shortage sheds light on longstanding weaknesses within the industry

By Kevin Ketels, The Conversation

The closure of a factory in Michigan is the incident that put new parents across the U.S. on edge, but the real causes for the shortage of baby formula are many years in the making.

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May 19

WATCH: FDA head says baby formula factory could reopen by next week

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf faced a bipartisan grilling from House lawmakers over the baby formula issue that has angered American parents and become a political liability for President Joe Biden.

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