In light of the current infant formula supply shortage, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will enter a consent decree with Abbott Nutrition that will allow the company to resume production of formula products at its Sturgis, Michigan facility. FDA also released a guidance that will allow formula manufacturers and importers greater flexibility.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been working to increase the supply of infant and specialty formula products in the U.S., including working with Abbott Nutrition, the subject of a recent foodborne illness outbreak and subsequent recall.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating cases concerning powdered infant formula, as it may have caused Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport infections.
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is offering a virtual workshop titled "Exploring the Science Surrounding the Safe Use of Bioactive Ingredient in Infant Formula."