Abbott Laboratories confirmed Friday that the Justice Department had launched an investigation into operations related to its Michigan baby formula plant.
Last May, Abbott announced it had reached a deal with the Food and Drug Administration to re-start the Sturgis operation that shut down amid recalls, contributing to the baby formula shortage.
Justice consumer-protection branch, which was involved in last year's Abbott settlement, which has criminal as well as civil authority, was involved last year in a settlement with Abbott, is involved in the current inquiry, the newspaper reported.
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