Abbott Nutrition said after its plant in Sturgis, Michigan gets back in operation, product could be back on shelves in six to eight weeks, subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
three popular brands of powdered infant formula in February due to four complaints of the common environmental bacteriumin infants who consumed formulas produced at the infant formulas produced at the plant in Sturgis, located about 45 miles south of Kalamazoo and just north of the Indiana-Michigan state line. Abbott is headquartered in Chicago.
The company said that it understands the formula shortage is urgent, and that getting operations at the Sturgis plant up and running will help alleviate the situation. Abbott said it is improving its systems and protocols at the facility, including reviewing and updating education, training and safety procedures for both employees and visitors, as well as updating protocols regarding water and cleaning and maintenance procedures.
Doctors say the best advice is to call your pediatrician first for alternatives. Your pediatrician will also have the best specific advice for your specific child, because each kid has a different need.
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