While a number of factors contributed to the decreased supply of baby formula, a series of recalls in February exacerbated the problem. For starters, one of the leading manufacturers voluntarily recalled three types of baby formula after four babies wer...
While a number of factors contributed to the decreased supply of baby formula, a series of recalls in February 2022 exacerbated the problem. Abbott Nutrition, one of the leading manufacturers of baby formula, voluntarily recalled three types of baby formula after four babies were sickened after consuming the products.The recall includes select lots of Similac, Alimentum and EleCare formulas that were manufactured at an Abbott facility in Sturgis, Mich.
In addition to these recalls, general inflation and supply chain issues have compounded the problem. Datasembly CEO Ben Reich said: “Inflation, supply chain shortages, and product recalls have brought an unprecedented amount of volatility for baby formula.”The White House said that the FDA was working “around the clock” to fix the infant formula shortage.
Carilion Children’s Section Chief General Pediatric Christopher Pierce told Virginia news outlet 10 News that parents in need of baby formula should talk to their babies’ doctors about their options. Parents should avoid watering down formula, according to Pierce, as it may cause an electrolyte imbalance: “This is not just a lack of weight gain but just electrolyte imbalances. The classic story is overfeeding water to infants can even drive them into seizures.
“Baby Formula Shortage: Parents Taking ‘Real Risk’ on Homemade Recipes.” Newsweek, 10 May 2022, https://www.newsweek.com/baby-formula-shortage-expert-warns-homemade-recipes-real-risk-1705264. “Datasembly’s Data Reveals 31% Out-of-Stock Rate in April 2022.” Datasembly, https://datasembly.com/news/out-of-stock-rate-in-april-2022/. Accessed 10 May 2022.
Medina, Eduardo. “‘Please Help’: A Nationwide Baby Formula Shortage Worsens.” The New York Times, 8 May 2022. NYTimes.com, https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/08/business/baby-formula-shortage-retailers.html.
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