Some parents in the US are panicking to find baby formula as there is tight supply and the shortage is reaching crisis levels. .The formula shortage, already plaguing families due to ongoing supply issues, were exacerbated when formula manufacturer Abbott Laboratories in February and March, recalled certain batches of its products after a few infants were hospitalized with cases of bacterial infections linked to the formula and may have been a contributing factor in the death of two infants. .Parents are sharing their concerns on social media channels and "pleading for media coverage and political action," as reported by Fox News. .For some parents, the difficulty in finding particular formulas — based on food sensitivities or types their babies can tolerate — has been a growing concern. .A Michigan mom told Fox News her last Amazon order for formula was delayed, then cancelled Thursday. She said she was frustrated to find the four local grocers in her area also did not have any formula on their shelves. .Another mother from New York said she had to supplement her baby's diet with formula just days after she was born as the mother was unable to produce enough breast milk to keep up. She said her "heart literally sank" when she found the shelves at her local Target completely empty. .NPR News reported in April the US shortages were leading to some retailers limiting how much formula customers can buy in a given transaction. .There have been no reports so far in Canada of formula shortages.
Some parents in the US are panicking to find baby formula as there is tight supply and the shortage is reaching crisis levels. .The formula shortage, already plaguing families due to ongoing supply issues, were exacerbated when formula manufacturer Abbott Laboratories in February and March, recalled certain batches of its products after a few infants were hospitalized with cases of bacterial infections linked to the formula and may have been a contributing factor in the death of two infants. .Parents are sharing their concerns on social media channels and "pleading for media coverage and political action," as reported by Fox News. .For some parents, the difficulty in finding particular formulas — based on food sensitivities or types their babies can tolerate — has been a growing concern. .A Michigan mom told Fox News her last Amazon order for formula was delayed, then cancelled Thursday. She said she was frustrated to find the four local grocers in her area also did not have any formula on their shelves. .Another mother from New York said she had to supplement her baby's diet with formula just days after she was born as the mother was unable to produce enough breast milk to keep up. She said her "heart literally sank" when she found the shelves at her local Target completely empty. .NPR News reported in April the US shortages were leading to some retailers limiting how much formula customers can buy in a given transaction. .There have been no reports so far in Canada of formula shortages.
