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Global Supply Chain Disruption Continues To Plague Manufacturers Of Consumer Goods

Economy Oct 08

How the baby formula shortage financially strains U.S. families

By Laura Stilwell, Lisa A. Gennetian, Econofact

Health Jul 28

Similac and Enfamil products are seen on largely empty shelves in the baby formula section of a Target store, amid continuing nationwide shortages in infant and toddler formula, in San Diego, California, U.S., May 25, 2022. Photo by Bing Guan/REUTERS
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Baby formula remains scarce despite efforts to boost supply

The nationwide baby formula shortage is now in its sixth month. Despite tons of imports and domestic production rebounding, formula supplies are still low for parents across the United States. Amna Nawaz reports.

By Amna Nawaz, Maea Lenei Buhre

Economy Jun 16

Empty infant formula shelves are seen at a Walmart Supercenter in Rogers, Arkansas
Simultaneous shortages of formula, tampons and child care hit parents hard

"For women and children, there is not enough support."…

By Chabeli Carrazana, The 19th

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

Politics Jun 01

FILE PHOTO: White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a briefing at the White House in Washington
WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks on the continuing formula shortage

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.

By Associated Press

Jun 01

WATCH: Biden hosts roundtable on infant formula shortage

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

The White House said a third round of formula shipments from overseas will begin next week, from producer Kendamil in Britain. Shipments from Bubs Australia will be delivered next week as well.

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May 26

WATCH: Infant formula supply will be back to normal in two months, FDA head says

By News Desk

A shortage of baby formula in the U.S. should be over and supplies will be “beyond normal” within two months, the head of the Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday.

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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 17

WATCH: House Democrats hold a news briefing on legislation to address infant formula shortage

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

House Democrats unveiled a $28 million emergency spending bill Tuesday to address the shortage of infant formula in the United States.

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