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Jun 13, 2024, 8:02 AM
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FDA had 'inadequate' policies to heed warnings about infant formula, probe finds
The FDA had "inadequate" policies to heed warnings about infant formula ahead of the 2022 critical shortage, according to HHS' Inspector General.Jun 13, 2024, 8:02 AM
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Aug 31, 2023, 2:24 PM
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FDA sends warning letter to 3 major formula makers over quality control concerns
The FDA has just sent new warning letters to three formula companies, red-flagging quality control concerns.Aug 31, 2023, 2:24 PM
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May 24, 2023, 4:20 PM
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FTC investigating Abbott and baby formula makers for possible collusion
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating baby formula makers like Abbott Laboratories for possible collusion.May 24, 2023, 4:20 PM
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Feb 18, 2023, 8:21 PM
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Abbott under investigation by SEC and FTC for infant formula business
Abbott is being investigated in relation to their infant formula business.Feb 18, 2023, 8:21 PM
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Jan 26, 2023, 10:04 PM
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Senior FDA official resigns in wake of 2022 infant formula shortage, acknowledges FDA communication breakdowns
One of FDA's top food bosses, Frank Yiannas, has announced he is resigning from his post, in the wake of last year's infant formula shortage.Jan 26, 2023, 10:04 PM
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Jan 21, 2023, 2:33 PM
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DOJ investigating conduct at Abbott infant formula plant
The Justice Department is investigating conduct at the Abbott infant formula plant in Sturgis, Michigan, a source familiar with the matter told ABC News.Jan 21, 2023, 2:33 PM
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Oct 14, 2022, 7:40 PM
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Abbott launches new infant formula recall at another plant for faulty bottle cap seals
Abbott announced a new recall of infant formula due to faulty bottle cap seals at their Columbus, Ohio, plant.Oct 14, 2022, 7:40 PM
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Sep 20, 2022, 8:49 PM
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Internal FDA report on infant formula crisis details shortfalls in response
The FDA's limited mandate and resources prevent them from managing "supply chain issues and shortages of critical food products," the review said.Sep 20, 2022, 8:49 PM
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Aug 26, 2022, 9:40 PM
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Abbott restarting production of its largest, most popular formula after months on hiatus
Abbott is announcing their Sturgis, Michigan plant is restarting production of their largest and most popular infant formula, Similac.Aug 26, 2022, 9:40 PM
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Aug 1, 2022, 8:01 AM
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Other infant formula makers besides Abbott have faced Cronobacter contamination and operational deficiencies, documents show
Other infant formula makers besides Abbott have faced Cronobacter challenges, ABC News has found.Aug 1, 2022, 8:01 AM
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Jun 18, 2022, 8:38 PM
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Import of baby formula worth 19 million bottles set to arrive in US next month
Approximately 750,000 cans of Danone formula is set to be shipped from Ireland to the U.S. in July, the FDA announced.Jun 18, 2022, 8:38 PM
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Jun 16, 2022, 9:01 AM
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Abbott halts production at troubled Michigan plant after severe weather
Abbott's plant was offline for roughly four months after serious quality control and contamination concerns, and had restarted production earlier this month.Jun 16, 2022, 9:01 AM
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Jun 12, 2022, 6:20 PM
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190,000 pounds of baby formula from Australia lands in US
Bubs Australia struck a deal with American grocery chains Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies to import the formula under the fourth flight of Operation Fly Formula.Jun 12, 2022, 6:20 PM
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Jun 10, 2022, 12:09 PM
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Millions more bottles' worth of formula set to ship into US in June
More than 3.2 million bottles' worth of formula will be airfreighted in on planes donated by Delta Airlines in the coming weeks, ABC News is first to report.Jun 10, 2022, 12:09 PM
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Jun 9, 2022, 6:08 PM
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Start-ups hope for a better baby formula in the future
Scientists are using bioengineering to create new baby formula that they hope will be a better substitute for breastmilk.Jun 9, 2022, 6:08 PM
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Jun 8, 2022, 10:36 PM
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Abbott, FDA were warned about formula plant a year before recall
Abbott and FDA were alerted to a whistleblower complaint about the Sturgis formula plant's issues as far back as February 2021Jun 8, 2022, 10:36 PM
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Jun 6, 2022, 5:54 PM
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Parents say baby formula shortage is still hurting families
As Operation Fly Formula continues and Abbott reopens its Michigan plant, parents have yet to notice significant changes regarding the nationwide baby formula shortage.Jun 6, 2022, 5:54 PM
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Jun 4, 2022, 3:21 PM
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Baby formula maker Abbott reopens Michigan plant amid shortage
Abbott Nutrition, one of the largest makers of infant formula in the U.S., reopened its Michigan plant Saturday.Jun 4, 2022, 3:21 PM
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Jun 2, 2022, 9:16 AM
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Biden admits he didn't foresee impact of Abbott's shutdown on already growing baby formula shortage
President Joe Biden has raised new questions about when he learned about the baby formula shortage and whether he could have acted sooner.Jun 2, 2022, 9:16 AM
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May 20, 2022, 2:18 PM
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Moms fight baby formula shortage with online groups and interactive map
Mothers across the U.S. have launched grassroots efforts to respond to the national baby formula shortage.May 20, 2022, 2:18 PM
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May 21, 2022, 7:43 PM
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'We’re sorry': Abbott CEO addresses baby formula crisis in new op-ed
Abbott's CEO apologizes for role his company played in the ongoing baby formula shortage in a new op-ed.May 21, 2022, 7:43 PM
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May 20, 2022, 4:58 PM
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Pentagon still contracting first flight to import baby formula amid shortage
The first shipment will be the equivalent of up to 1.5 million 8-ounce bottles.May 20, 2022, 4:58 PM
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May 19, 2022, 2:04 PM
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Lawmakers grill FDA head on 'slow' response to baby formula crisis
The head of the Food and Drug Administration faced congressional lawmakers Thursday amid the baby formula shortage that has ricocheted across the country.May 19, 2022, 2:04 PM
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May 19, 2022, 7:40 AM
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Feds issue urgent warning on baby formula scams exploiting shortage
An urgent new warning from the Federal Trade Commission is sounding the alarm that thieves have begun to swarm the baby formula shortage for their own illicit profit.May 19, 2022, 7:40 AM
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May 18, 2022, 6:38 PM
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Biden invokes Defense Production Act to address baby formula shortage
President Joe Biden is invoking the Defense Production Act to address the widespread shortage of baby formula.May 18, 2022, 6:38 PM
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May 18, 2022, 4:59 AM
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Mom whose daughter needs special baby formula speaks out on shortage
A mom whose daughter requires special baby formula speaks out to "Good Morning America" about how the formula shortage is affecting her family.May 18, 2022, 4:59 AM
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