/tags/baby-formula Baby Formula en-US Copyright Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:09:36 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2022-07-10/abbott-reopens-michigan-baby-formula-plant-after-flooding Abbott's facility has now closed and reopened twice this year. The baby formula plant had previously closed in February because of bacterial contamination. Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:09:36 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2022-07-10/abbott-reopens-michigan-baby-formula-plant-after-flooding Shauneen Miranda /2022-06-07/ohio-working-to-expand-formula-options-for-wic-families The Ohio Department of Health is working with the United States Department of Agriculture to get waivers for families enrolled in WIC so people have more formula options during the national shortage. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 10:33:03 GMT /2022-06-07/ohio-working-to-expand-formula-options-for-wic-families Cory Sharber /npr-news/npr-news/2022-06-04/abbotts-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. Sat, 04 Jun 2022 17:00:21 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2022-06-04/abbotts-baby-formula-plant-is-reopening-in-a-step-that-could-soon-ease-the-shortage Emma Bowman /npr-news/2022-05-22/abbott-ceo-apologizes-for-the-formula-shortage-as-the-first-overseas-shipment-arrives "We're sorry to every family we've let down," wrote CEO Robert Ford. The shuttered plant at the heart of the shortage will reopen in June, but it may take months before production is back to normal. Sun, 22 May 2022 22:47:56 GMT /npr-news/2022-05-22/abbott-ceo-apologizes-for-the-formula-shortage-as-the-first-overseas-shipment-arrives Becky Sullivan /npr-news/2022-05-19/biden-invokes-the-defense-production-act-for-the-baby-formula-shortage Biden is also authorizing the Defense Department to use commercial aircraft to fly formula supplies that meet federal standards from overseas to the U.S. Thu, 19 May 2022 10:29:50 GMT /npr-news/2022-05-19/biden-invokes-the-defense-production-act-for-the-baby-formula-shortage The Associated Press /npr-news/npr-news/2022-05-19/how-the-u-s-got-into-this-baby-formula-mess Just a handful of formula makers dominate the industry so a single plant shutdown can lead to empty shelves. Thu, 19 May 2022 09:00:00 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2022-05-19/how-the-u-s-got-into-this-baby-formula-mess Scott Horsley /news/2022-05-13/expert-on-infant-nutrition-says-baby-formula-shortage-is-unprecedented A breastfeeding program at Nationwide Children's Hospital has received many questions about how to best feed babies during the nationwide infant formula shortage. Fri, 13 May 2022 18:40:30 GMT /news/2022-05-13/expert-on-infant-nutrition-says-baby-formula-shortage-is-unprecedented Debbie Holmes /news/2022-05-12/low-income-ohioans-are-feeling-the-pinch-of-the-national-baby-formula-shortage Parents who depend on the WIC program are struggling to get enough formula for their infants. Thu, 12 May 2022 21:22:48 GMT /news/2022-05-12/low-income-ohioans-are-feeling-the-pinch-of-the-national-baby-formula-shortage Jo Ingles /npr-news/2022-04-11/a-shortage-of-baby-formula-is-worsening-and-causing-some-stores-to-limit-sales Some 29% of baby formula products were out of stock at retailers across the U.S. during the week of March 13, according to the firm Datasembly. Mon, 11 Apr 2022 21:25:03 GMT /npr-news/2022-04-11/a-shortage-of-baby-formula-is-worsening-and-causing-some-stores-to-limit-sales Joe Hernandez