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The head of the FDA is on Capitol Hill answering questions from lawmakers today. This comes as the nation’s largest baby formula factory is poised to reopen.
The government is taking steps to alleviate the baby formula shortage impacting the country. Congress passed two bills overnight that will address the shortage. This comes as President Biden uses his executive powers to ramp up supply using foreign manufacturers.
President Joe Biden has invoked the Defense Production Act to speed production of infant formula and has authorized flights to import supply from overseas.
The resolution to the baby formula shortage can’t come soon enough for many parents. This evening, the FDA and Abbott Nutrition have agreed on a plan to reopen one of their facilities that was shut down due to contamination. The agreement, however, comes with strict guidelines the formula maker must follow.
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The nationwide shortage of baby formula continues to get worse. In early April, the out of stock rate jumped to 31%, according to Datasembly,
A nationwide formula shortage is impacting parents, and Prisma Health says calls come everyday concerning the constant need.
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