The House Oversight Cmte. is investigating the shortage of baby formula plaguing parents across the country and pressing key manufacturers for information on steps they are taking to address the issue.
These companies control nearly 90 percent of the U.S. market for baby formula, the lawmakers said.
The FDA investigated Abbott Nutrition's Michigan facility earlier this year after four infants who drank its formula contracted bacterial infections and became hospitalized. The infections may have also contributed to the deaths of two babies, the agency said.Abbott, however, said that it conducted a thorough review and concluded there is"no evidence" that links their baby formulas to the illnesses of these infants.
Maloney and Krishnamoorthi asked Abbott for information on actions it has taken to resolve sanitation and hygiene issues in its facility, as well as measures it is taking to increase the supply of baby formula. They also asked the company to submit certain documents to the committee by June 2. The lawmakers asked the other companies when they became aware of the formula shortage and steps they’ve taken to increase supply and lower prices, and to submit their responses by May 26.
"It is critical that your company take all possible steps to increase the supply of formula and prevent price gouging," they wrote in the letters.
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