FDA to Allow Import of 1.3M Cans of Gerber Baby Formula Starting in July
03 Juni 2022 - 6:26PM
Dow Jones News
By Will Feuer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it is allowing the
importation of about 1.3 million cans of Gerber Good Start Gentle
baby formula from Mexico, with delivery expected to begin in
July.
Government officials and formula manufacturers are working to
address a nationwide shortage that in recent months has resulted in
empty shelves at some stores. Causes for the shortage include
pandemic-related supply-chain snarls, a February recall by Abbott,
as well as the closing of one of its factories.
The FDA said Friday the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services is evaluating options for getting the 1.3 million cans of
Gerber formula to the U.S. as quickly as possible. Gerber is owned
by Nestlé SA.
The FDA added that it is also looking elsewhere to bolster the
supply of formula. It said it is in discussions with manufacturers
and suppliers regarding additional supply.
"The FDA will continue to dedicate all available resources to
help ensure that safe and nutritious infant formula products remain
available for use in the U.S. and will keep the public informed of
progress updates," the agency said.
Write to Will Feuer at Will.Feuer@wsj.com
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June 03, 2022 12:11 ET (16:11 GMT)
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