EXPLAINER: What’s behind the baby formula shortage?
2 years, 7 months ago

EXPLAINER: What’s behind the baby formula shortage?

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Many parents are hunting for infant formula because of a combination of short- and long-term problems that has hit most of the biggest U.S. brands. Then in February, Abbott Nutrition recalled several major brands of powdered formula and shut down its Sturgis, Michigan, factory when federal officials began investigating four babies who suffered bacterial infections after consuming formula from the facility. Most regular baby formulas contain the same basic ingredients and nutrients, so parents shouldn’t hesitate to buy a different brand if they’re having trouble finding their regular one. Many do-it-yourself formula recipes are made from cow’s milk and granular sugar that may be difficult for young babies to digest. “Particularly for small babies, many of these formulas and mixtures that are found online don’t contain even the most basic nutrient mixes that babies need to survive,” said Dr. Steven Abrams, a pediatrician at the University of Texas, Austin.

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How investing in breastfeeding efforts can help save the environment | Explained
7 months ago

How investing in breastfeeding efforts can help save the environment | Explained

The Hindu  

Some truths are laced with tension. This radical reframing benefits not only “the populations in developing countries most burdened by the harms of the commercial milk formula industry”, but also acknowledges “the value of women’s breastfeeding efforts for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions”. Two, adequate recognition and resources through international climate change financing “can support new public investments in breastfeeding as …

US to diversify infant formula industry to avoid shortages
2 years, 5 months ago

US to diversify infant formula industry to avoid shortages

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is trying to help foreign makers of baby formula stay on the U.S. market for the long term, in an effort to diversify the industry after the closure of the largest domestic plant sparked a nationwide shortage. “The need to diversify and strengthen the U.S. infant formula supply is more important than ever,” said the …

Is breastfeeding too hyped up?
2 years, 6 months ago

Is breastfeeding too hyped up?

Hindustan Times  

Most mothers want to try breastfeeding. At first, Damaiani worried she wasn't producing enough milk, but her doctor said the baby just wasn't latching properly to her breast, which is what babies need to do to get to the milk. But in countries where women have constant access to clean water and the money to purchase a regular supply of …

Karine Jean-Pierre struggles to answer questions on formula shortage for second day in a row
2 years, 6 months ago

Karine Jean-Pierre struggles to answer questions on formula shortage for second day in a row

Daily Mail  

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre wouldn't say on Thursday why President Joe Biden wasn't informed about the baby formula shortage until April as she again struggled to answer question about the administration's response to the crisis. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre wouldn't say why President Joe Biden wasn't informed about the baby formula shortage until April as she …

Why is there a shortage of baby formula in the U.S. | Explained
2 years, 6 months ago

Why is there a shortage of baby formula in the U.S. | Explained

India TV News  

Highlights Many parents are hunting for infant formula in the United States FDA is working with Abbott to fix the violations that triggered the shutdown of its Michigan plant Health regulators recently announced several steps designed to boost supply Many parents are hunting for infant formula because of a combination of short- and long-term problems that has hit most of …

Explained | Why is there a shortage of baby formula in the U.S.?
2 years, 7 months ago

Explained | Why is there a shortage of baby formula in the U.S.?

The Hindu  

The story so far: The U.S. imported tonnes of baby formula from Germany on Sunday amid a massive shortage of the medical-grade baby food caused by production and supply-chain issues. In a tweet, U.S. President Joe Biden said that more baby formula will be flown in from abroad under Operation Fly Formula. We're working to make sure safe baby formula …

Why is there a baby formula shortage in the US?
2 years, 7 months ago

Why is there a baby formula shortage in the US?

The Independent  

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Baby formula shortage: Biden administration secures first batch from overseas as it navigates how to implement plans to ease shortage
2 years, 7 months ago

Baby formula shortage: Biden administration secures first batch from overseas as it navigates how to implement plans to ease shortage

CNN  

CNN — The Biden administration announced Thursday that it had secured its first batch of infant formula from overseas and was preparing to fly it through the newly created Operation Fly Formula program, as White House officials face pressure to provide important details on how they will implement their recently announced efforts to alleviate the national shortage. “But it will …

US allows more baby formula imports to fight shortage
2 years, 7 months ago

US allows more baby formula imports to fight shortage

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Under fire from parents and politicians, President Joe Biden’s administration announced steps Monday to ease a nationwide shortage of baby formula, including reopening the largest domestic manufacturing plant and increasing imports from overseas. The Food and Drug Administration said it was streamlining its review process to make it easier for foreign manufacturers to begin shipping more formula into …

FDA announces it will make it easier to import some baby formulas to ease shortage
2 years, 7 months ago

FDA announces it will make it easier to import some baby formulas to ease shortage

CNN  

CNN — The US Food and Drug Administration said Monday that it is making it easier to import certain infant formulas as it works to address a nationwide shortage. “For example, labeling, information on nutritional adequacy and safety testing, and information about facility inspection history.” The administration will prioritize applications “that stand a good chance of being successful, that indicate …

Here is all you need to know about the baby formula crisis in the USA
2 years, 7 months ago

Here is all you need to know about the baby formula crisis in the USA

Op India  

The United States has been experiencing a scarcity of baby formula, which has distressed parents. The challenges related to the supply of baby formula began last year when the Covid-19 outbreak disrupted labour, shipping, and raw supplies – concerns that impacted the whole economy. Most baby formulas produced in Europe meet the FDA nutritional guidelines, and in some might even …

Baby formula shortage fueling spike in milk bank interest
2 years, 7 months ago

Baby formula shortage fueling spike in milk bank interest

Associated Press  

The U.S. baby formula shortage has sparked a surge of interest at milk banks around the U.S. with some mothers offering to donate breast milk and desperate parents calling to see if it’s a solution to keep their babies fed. Biden’s administration also said Friday that formula maker Abbott Laboratories committed to give rebates through August for a food stamp-like …

Can't Find Baby Formula During The Shortage? Here's What To Do (And Not Do).
2 years, 7 months ago

Can't Find Baby Formula During The Shortage? Here's What To Do (And Not Do).

Huff Post  

You can also try contacting the formula companies directly to see if they have any samples, Gentile said. “Pregnant parents often get free samples of formula sent to their house as a marketing campaign by formula companies,” Gentile said. I would have been more than happy to share with a family in need!” If you’re unable to find any infant …

Mothers face desperate search for baby formula amid nationwide shortage
2 years, 7 months ago

Mothers face desperate search for baby formula amid nationwide shortage

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Shelves are empty, and if you …

Parents swap, sell baby formula as Biden focuses on shortage
2 years, 7 months ago

Parents swap, sell baby formula as Biden focuses on shortage

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden stepped up his administration’s response to a nationwide baby formula shortage Thursday that has forced frenzied parents into online groups to swap and sell to each other to keep their babies fed. “I connected with a gal in my group and she had seven cans of the formula I need that were just sitting in …

A perfect storm hits baby formula
2 years, 7 months ago

A perfect storm hits baby formula

CNN  

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. The FDA was first aware of complaints about baby formula back in September, according to documents obtained through Freedom of Information Act requests by Consumer Reports and other news organizations,but the Abbott recall didn’t occur until four months later. The government bureaucracy’s effort to protect babies, paired with tons …

Parents Hunt For Baby Formula As Contamination Woes Lead To Nationwide Shortage
2 years, 7 months ago

Parents Hunt For Baby Formula As Contamination Woes Lead To Nationwide Shortage

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Parents across the U.S. are scrambling to find baby formula because supply disruptions and a massive safety recall have swept many leading brands off store shelves. After hearing concerns from parents, the FDA said last month that Abbott could begin releasing some specialty formulas not affected by the recalls “on a case-by-case basis.” The company …

What you can and can’t do to get through the infant formula shortage, according to experts
2 years, 7 months ago

What you can and can’t do to get through the infant formula shortage, according to experts

CNN  

CNN — Misinformation about how families can get through the infant formula shortage is fueling concern among pediatricians like Dr. Tanya Altmann. “Even when you start solids, breast milk or infant formula is still the major source of nutrition for your baby,” Altmann said. “You can actually choose a toddler formula at that point where normally you’d want to wait …

US baby formula crisis: Abbott could start production in 2 weeks
2 years, 7 months ago

US baby formula crisis: Abbott could start production in 2 weeks

Al Jazeera  

Supply chain snags, product recalls and runaway inflation have made it very difficult to find baby formula in the United States. Abbott Laboratories said on Wednesday it could restart production of infant formula at its troubled Michigan facility within two weeks. The news comes a day after United States retailers including Target Corp, CVS Health Corp and Walgreens Boots Alliance …

Parents hunting for baby formula as shortage spans US
2 years, 7 months ago

Parents hunting for baby formula as shortage spans US

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Parents across the U.S. are scrambling to find baby formula because supply disruptions and a massive safety recall have swept many leading brands off store shelves. After hearing concerns from parents, the FDA said last month that Abbott could begin releasing some specialty formulas not affected by the recalls “on a case-by-case basis.” The company is providing them …

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