Abbott Nutrition restarts baby formula production in reopened Michigan plant
Shelves normally meant for baby formula sit nearly empty at a store in downtown Washington, DC, on May 22, 2022.
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Abbott Nutrition on Saturday resumed baby formula production at its Sturgis, Michigan, plant, a move toward addressing a nationwide shortage.
The company has been given the green light from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after meeting “initial requirements” as part of a May 16 consent decree.
The company said it will restart the production of EleCare, a formula for children who struggle to digest other products, along with other specialty and metabolic formulas.
Abbott aims for an initial EleCare product release around June 20 and is working to meet guidelines to resume production of Similac and other formulas.
“We understand the urgent need for formula and our top priority is getting high-quality, safe formula into the hands of families across America,” a
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