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Shortage of baby formula is hitting food pantries

'Every young mom that comes asking for it is extremely disappointed when we don’t have it'

05/12/2022

NJ Spotlight News

Shortage of baby formula is hitting food pantries

Clip: 5/12/2022 | 3m 45sVideo has Closed Captions

'Every young mom that comes asking for it is extremely disappointed when we don’t have it'

The nationwide shortage of baby formula supplies began roughly six months ago. Manufacturer Abbott Laboratories now says it could take up to 10 weeks to get products back on the shelves after shutting down production following a massive recall. The shortage is especially challenging to low- and moderate-income parents and is now being felt at food pantries.

05/12/2022

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