A Consumer Reports investigation is asking questions about the timing of the baby formula recall and the role of federal safety officials.
PHILADELPHIA -- Baby formula continues to be in short supply after a massive recall and supply chain issues. The recall came from a manufacturing plant that we now know had a long history of safety regulation violations.
"Formula right now is hard to find because of recalls by Abbott Nutrition of its Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare powdered Infant Formula," said Ryan Felton, Consumer Reports Investigative Reporter.The recalls came after at least two infant deaths and several illnesses were potentially tied to formula. The cases involved extremely dangerous bacteria called Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport.
"The FDA didn't warn consumers about Abbott's infant formula until it conducted a follow-up inspection last month and we still don't know why," said Felton. "I think what's especially disturbing is that the FDA hasn't been forthcoming, so ultimately it's not surprising that it would get the attention of a key lawmaker in Congress who would try and set up some sort of investigation to scrutinize the agency's actions," he said.
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