A new warning from the US Food and Drug Administration says a certain type of baby formula could be contaminated with bacteria. The warning is for Crecelac Infant powdered goat-milk infant formula zero to 12 months, Farmalac baby powdered infant…
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Ochsner Health pediatrician available to provide comment on nationwide formula shortage
U.S. families are still grappling with the impacts of a nationwide baby formula shortage that began almost one year ago, according to new data from the Census Bureau, with roughly one-third of those surveyed reporting they had trouble obtaining it…
Baby Formula Shortage, Addressing Inequitable Policy Approaches
The formula shortage points to the urgency of addressing flawed and inequitable policy approaches to infant feeding in the US – a major public health issue, says Johns Hopkins School of Nursing associate professor, Cecília Tomori. “When egregious safety violations…
U.S. baby formula market broken, heavily regulated, WVU global supply chain expert says
As store shelves remain largely barren of baby formula, a West Virginia University researcher said he believes the domestic shortage could have been prevented with proper supply chain planning. John Saldanha, Sears chair in global supply chain management and associate professor at the John Chambers…
The Medical Minute: Tips for safely navigating the baby formula shortage
A nationwide shortage of baby formula has many parents anxious. Pediatricians with Penn State Health Children’s Hospital share the dos and don’ts of navigating the shortage safely.
FSU pediatrician cautions against homemade baby formula
By: Pete Reinwald | Published: May 13, 2022 | 2:27 pm | SHARE: Florida State University pediatrician Mary Norton said she has seen parents pour their last amount of formula into a bottle and tell her, “I have nothing else for my baby.” Indeed, families in Tallahassee and throughout Florida are feeling the effects of a national shortage of baby formula that continues to alarm health care workers, government officials and especially parents of infants.
Bill Gates-backed artificial breast milk company is not responsible for the baby formula shortage
There’s no evidence that an investment in BIOMILQ – a startup that makes artificial breast milk has anything to do with the baby formula shortage. The shortage is caused by supply chain problems and a recall of formula owned by Abbott Nutrition.
The Medical Minute: How to choose the right baby formula
Baby formulas come in vibrant containers, adorned with pictures of stuffed toys and adorable infant faces. They carry all sorts of brand names, labels and initials. So, how can parents know which one is right for their baby?