Baby Formula

Truth Out
View In: Baby FormulaAn overhaul to the system where the government subsidizes only a few formula brands can help combat the monopolization.

Democracy Now!
View In: Baby FormulaHouse lawmakers have raised alarm over a nationwide baby formula shortage after a manufacturer in Michigan shut down over health concerns and was linked to the deaths of two infants. Advocates are calling for greater accountability and investigation into the manufacturer, Abbott Laboratories, even a...

World Socialist Web Site
View In: Baby FormulaA shortage of baby formula has been exacerbated by the closing of a major plant in Michigan after it was exposed to have severe health violations.

Big by Matt Stoller
View In: Baby FormulaThis is a true crisis that is a long-time coming. Thank the baby formula monopoly, its partner at the Food and Drug Administration, and the Department of Agriculture.

Popular Information
View In: Baby FormulaThroughout the country, there is an acute shortage of baby formula that millions of families rely on to feed their children. According to research from Datasembly, “the national out-of-stock rate for baby formula reached 43 percent” last week. That's

19FortyFive
View In: Baby FormulaWhat’s Behind the Baby Formula Shortage? – As if high prices for gas and other energy products aren’t bad enough, Americans have another very real problem impacting millions across the nation. On Wednesday, House Energy & Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone announced hearings will be held late...

The Guardian
View In: Baby FormulaUS manufacturer forced to close Michigan plant after reports of illness and death that prompted federal investigationA major US manufacturer of baby food has said that it could take six to eight weeks for its products to reach shelves following a widespread recall, exacerbating a shortage of baby formula.Abbot...

ZeroHedge News
View In: Baby FormulaMSM Warns Against Homemade Baby Formula As Manufacturer Says 'At Least Two Months' Delay With 43% of baby formula out of stock across the country due to supply disruptions at the nation's largest plant, images of empty shelves and desperate mothers have been flooding social media. Photo: Fox News Bu...

ZeroHedge News
View In: Baby FormulaNationwide Baby Formula Shortage Hits “Shocking” Levels, Sparking Panic Among Parents Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times, A nationwide shortage in baby formula is worsening, according to a new analysis, as parents have expressed alarm over the worrying trend. At retail locations acros...

The Guardian
View In: Baby FormulaStrained supplies are further exacerbated after a recall by manufacturer Abbott, experts sayThe US baby formula shortage is leaving manufacturers scrambling and parents in desperation.During the week starting 24 April, 40% of baby formula was out of stock in more than 11,000 stores across the country...

Common Dreams - Breaking News & Views for the Progressive Community
View In: Baby Formula“The shortage is a manifestation of the same problems we've seen with the supply chain, made worse by monopoly,” said one observer.