Health Nov 25 All lots of ByHeart baby formula may be contaminated with botulism bacteria, tests show By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press
Health Nov 20 Recalled ByHeart baby formula still on some store shelves as infant botulism cases rise to 31 As cases of potentially deadly botulism in babies who drank ByHeart infant formula continue to grow, state officials say they are still finding the recalled product on some store shelves. By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press
Health Nov 13 Watch 6:40 Botulism cases lead to widespread recall of infant formula An outbreak of infant botulism, a rare but serious illness caused by toxins that attack the nervous system, is causing alarm among regulators and parents in the U.S. It's prompting an investigation and a nationwide recall of ByHeart Whole Nutrition… By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris
Economy Oct 08 How the baby formula shortage financially strains U.S. families The national shortage of baby formula in the U.S. that began in February of 2022 cast an urgent spotlight on the difficulties parents can face in meeting basic nutritional needs of their babies. By Laura Stilwell, Lisa A. Gennetian, Econofact
Health Jul 28 Watch 7:26 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
Jun 16 Simultaneous shortages of formula, tampons and child care hit parents hard By Chabeli Carrazana, The 19th "For women and children, there is not enough support."… Continue reading
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: 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
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading