The first batch of baby formula from Europe landed, enough for thousands of children in the US

The White House said that the transport flight baby powdered milk second to help address shortages baby formula milk serious in the US was planned.

The February 17 milk recall by leading baby formula maker Abbott Laboratories and the closure of its manufacturing plant in Sturgis, Michigan following an investigation by the US Food and Drug Administration creating one of the largest infant formula shortages in recent history for families in this country.

“This is an important step, but by no means the only measure taken. We will continue to work as the President has directed us to seek every opportunity to increase supply,” the ministry said. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced.

The administration of President Joe Biden is looking to deliver 1.5 million containers of special baby formula in the country. Last week, Mr. Biden invoked the Cold War-era Defense Production Act to help increase milk supplies.

The White House said on May 22, the second flight transporting infant formula will leave Rammstein Air Base in the coming days.

Nestle also confirmed, many shipments of baby formula will arrive in the US in the next few days.

US soldiers used forklifts to unload crates from an aircraft that the White House said carried 78,000 pounds (35,000 kg) of special baby formula, enough for 500,000 bottles, and onto trucks headed for the destination. distribution centers.

The amount of baby formula on the first flight from Europe is equivalent to 5400,000 bottles of milk. (Photo: AP)

Abbott, the largest supplier of infant formula in the US, closed its Michigan factory following reports of bacterial infections in four infants, exacerbating shortages amid Many dairy producers are struggling due to post-pandemic supply chain problems.

On May 22, Abbott CEO Robert Ford apologized for the shortage and pledged to correct the situation. At the same time, Mr. Robert Ford added, Abbott’s factory will reopen in the first week of June and it will take six to eight weeks for the products to be on the shelves.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on May 22 declared a state of emergency to prevent an increase in the price of baby formula.

“The emergency order will help prevent any retailer looking to take advantage of the crisis to raise prices for this essential baby formula,” Eric Adams said in a statement.

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