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Abbott again halting baby formula production at its Michigan facility after flooding

Less than two weeks after restarting formula production at its Michigan facility, Abbott has again had to halt manufacturing there amid flooding.

Chicago Tribune · Jun 16, 2022

Abbott's baby formula plant closes again after severe storms and flooding

Abbott's Sturgis, Mich., plant was open for less than two weeks before it had to close again after flooding from severe weather. The company said it hopes to resume production in a few weeks.

WEKU · Jun 16, 2022

Baby formula production at Michigan plant delayed by severe flooding

Barely two weeks after production restarted at a Michigan plant that supplies baby formula, flooding in the area has shut down the work as supply continues to dry up nationwide.

Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2022

US infant formula shortage: doctors worry about babies’ development as crisis continues

Despite US efforts to increase supply, there are reports of babies being rushed to hospitals and a growing black market for formula

The Guardian - US · Jun 9, 2022

US company Abbott Nutrition restarts baby formula plant linked to contamination

The company that runs the largest baby formula factory in the US has reopened its plant, but consumers may be waiting months before supply levels return to normal.

ABC News · Jun 4, 2022

Michigan baby formula maker resumes production after safety shutdown

The Abbott facility was closed in February after a recall involving bacterial infections in infants which led to a nationwide shortage

The Guardian - US · Jun 4, 2022

Abbott's baby formula plant is reopening in a step that could soon ease the shortage

Abbott's initial re-release of products will be available to consumers beginning around June 20, the company says. The facility was forced to close after a bacterial contamination at the site.

WEKU · Jun 4, 2022

Abbott restarts baby formula plant linked to contamination

Abbott says it's restarted production at the Michigan factory that's tied to the ongoing baby formula shortage

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2022

Some Abbott specialty baby formulas expected in stores later this month

An Abbott plant in Michigan has resumed manufacturing some speciality formulas that are hard to find.

Axios · Jun 4, 2022

The FDA is facing an investigation into its handling of the baby formula shortage

The Department of Health and Human Services wants to know if the FDA followed its rules and procedures in investigating the contamination of baby formula and recalling it.

WEKU · Jun 3, 2022