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The baby formula shortage that dominated the news cycle only a few months ago is not over. A cursory glance at headlines would lead one to believe the opposite is true. That the shortage not only exists but continues is a massive failure of President Joe Biden and the FDA. Republicans should keep the subject alive and remind voters of this administration's continued incompetence.
It has been about a month since Abbott Laboratories reopened its formula plant in Michigan, but the US is still in desperate need of baby formula. The plant ceased operations in February after certain formulas were recalled for containing bacteria after infants became sick. Abbott had a huge 40% stake in the formula market within
The government, manufacturers and friends from overseas are all making a dent in the baby formula crisis, but recovery will still take several weeks. President Biden has used the Defense Production Act, Congress passed the Formula Act by Utah Sen. Mike Lee, the FDA has lightened regulations and WIC has loosened too. Operation Fly Formula brought in tons — 61 million 8-ounce bottle equivalents. Read more to learn why families are still hunting for infant formula and what’s ahead.
Formula availability is not back to normal, but for many families, it's better than it was even a month or two ago.
Formula availability is not back to normal, but for many families, it's better than it was even a month or two ago.