Health Feb 25 What’s causing current shortages of baby formula and medicine for kids? By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson, Satvi Sunkara
Nation Jan 21 DOJ investigating Abbott plant at the center of 2022 baby formula shortage The U.S. Justice Department is investigating the Abbott Laboratories infant formula plant in Michigan that was shut down for months last year due to contamination, the company confirmed. By Associated Press
Health Oct 30 Watch 5:28 Why some types of baby formula are still hard to find on store shelves The national baby formula shortage began after safety concerns forced the shutdown of a major supplier's flagship plant. The company, Abbott Labs, has since reopened the plant, and the White House has tried to alleviate supply chain logjams. But almost…
Economy Sep 30 U.S. outlines plan for long-term baby formula imports The Friday announcement from the Food and Drug Administration aims to diversify the nation's highly concentrated formula industry and prevent future shortages. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Nation Sep 17 Watch 6:55 Why low-income families are struggling to afford diapers The high cost of diapers is an often invisible part of poverty in America. Although more than 5 million babies and toddlers in the U.S. live in low-income families, most government programs don't provide diapers or funding to purchase them. By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson, Solveig Rennan
Jun 04 Watch 2:48 News Wrap: Former Trump aides Meadows, Scavino escape indictments for contempt of Congress In our news wrap Saturday, the Justice Department will not charge two of President Trump's former aides, Mark Meadows and adviser Dan Scavino, with contempt of Congress. Also, a Michigan baby formula plant is restarting production, students and staff of… Continue watching
Jun 04 Abbott Nutrition restarts production at baby formula factory tied to contamination By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jun 01 Watch 4:42 News Wrap: Buffalo grand jury formally charges suspect for racist rampage that killed 10 In our news wrap Wednesday, a grand jury in Buffalo formally charged a white 18-year-old suspect for the massacre of 10 Black people at a supermarket, Sheryl Sandberg is stepping down as chief operating officer for Meta, Shanghai residents celebrated… Continue watching
Jun 01 WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks on the continuing formula shortage By Associated Press President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he was not briefed on the prospect of nationwide shortages of infant formula for about two months, and he acknowledged the strain on families as his administration struggles to address the situation. Continue reading
May 27 Infant formula shortage highlights racial disparities By Jacquelyn Martin, Adriana Gomez Licon, Terry Tang, Associated Press A massive safety recall and supply disruptions have swept many leading formula brands off store shelves. Many parents are having problems finding formula, but some experts point out systemic inequities contribute to lower rates of breastfeeding among Black and Hispanic… Continue reading