[The shortage can be traced back
to a contamination problem at
an Abbott factory that produces much
of the Similac formula,
as well as several other brands, for the US market,
Abbott voluntarily shut down
the factory in February, amid consumer
complaints about contaminated formula
that was linked to two infant deaths.]
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-polit...rtage-2022-why
['It’s a nightmare’: baby formula shortage
leaves US parents desperate]
The US baby formula shortage is leaving
manufacturers scrambling and
parents in desperation.
During the week starting 24 April, 40% of
baby formula was out of stock in more
than 11,000 stores across the country,
CNN and USA Today reported, compared to
an out-of-stock percentage of 2 to 8%
during the first half of 2021.]
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/...hortage-abbott