He didn't say when the FDA might let the U.S. import baby formula from other countries, which could help with the massive shortage.
, was exacerbated after Abbott Nutrition, which makes Similac and is the country’s largest manufacturer of baby formula, shut its Sturgis, Michigan, facility following a recall of powdered formulas.He did not say when formula will be back on shelves.When pressed by Savannah whether the plant will be “up and going again” within two weeks, Califf held to the time frame.
“We’ve been working closely with Abbott, as you might imagine, since the plant was closed voluntarily, based on the findings of inspections,” he said “We remember that formula intended for other countries might be labeled in a language which is not the language that is needed,” he said. Abbot’s recall was in connection to the germ Cronobacter sakazakii, which can cause severe illness in babies according to theIn February, the FDA announced it was investigating the Abbott facility. That move came after four children were hospitalized and two others died after drinking products from the Sturgis plant. The ensuing shortage caused major retailers to limit the amount of formula customers could purchase.
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