Coverage dated May 8, 2022 to May 11, 2022

Baby formula shortage has parents on the hunt for product

Headline from Fox10 Phoenix, on the newest of 2 developments

For now, pediatricians and health workers are urging parents who can’t find formula to contact food banks or doctor’s offices.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

May 9, 2022
Parents worry about dwindling baby formula supply: "Never did I think I would ever be rationing formula"
Headline from CBS News ·
May 11, 2022Newest
Baby formula shortage has parents on the hunt for product
Headline from Fox10 Phoenix ·

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FOX 43 York
Yes, there is a shortage of some baby formula products in the U.S. (opens FOX 43 York)
Published May 8, 2022
FOX 43 York's feed description
Some stores are limiting the amount of baby formula people can purchase to combat the effects of shortages caused by supply chain issues, recalls and other factors.
NBC Los Angeles
Retailers Limit Purchases as Baby Formula Shortage Worsens Nationwide (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published May 8, 2022
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
Baby formula is in short supply across the U.S., and stores like CVS and Walgreens are limiting purchases. Why is the shortage happening and what can consumers do?
WFMZ Allentown
The baby formula supply problem is getting worse (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published May 8, 2022
WFMZ Allentown's feed description
Manufacturers say they're producing at full capacity and making as much formula as they can, but it's still not enough to meet current demand.
NBC News
40 percent of America's baby formula supplies out of stock (opens NBC News)
Published May 8, 2022
NBC News's feed description
Some areas in the Southern U.S. are seeing deeper shortages amid the shutdown of a critical factory.
Washington Times
Recalls, inflation, supply issues drive baby formula shortage (opens Washington Times)
Published May 8, 2022
Washington Times's feed description
America is running out of baby formula as strained supply chains and labor shortages amid concerns about inflation have delayed the replacement of inventory lost in two recalls at a contaminated manufacturing plant in Michigan.
MedicalXpress
Ask the Pediatrician: What can parents do about baby formula shortage? (opens MedicalXpress)
Published May 8, 2022
MedicalXpress's feed description
Q: There's been a shortage of baby formula at the grocery stores and I'm starting to worry about running out. What can I do?
CBS News
The nationwide baby formula shortage is getting worse (opens CBS News)
Published May 8, 2022
CBS News's feed description
At retailers across the U.S., 40% of the top-selling baby formula products were out of stock as of late last month.
Digital Journal
America's baby formula problem is getting worse by the day (opens Digital Journal)
Published May 8, 2022
Digital Journal's feed description
There appears to be no end in sight to America's baby formula shortage, as more stores restrict purchases.
Thv11
What caused the baby formula shortage, and what's next? (opens Thv11)
Published May 9, 2022
Thv11's feed description
Here are the reasons behind the shortage — and what the FDA plans to do about it.
The Cullman Times
Baby formula still in short supply (opens The Cullman Times)
Published May 9, 2022
The Cullman Times's feed description
Parents of infants across the nation have been panicking for a few months due to a supply shortage of baby formula. Grocery stores used to have shelves fully stocked with
WTOP Washington DC
Tips for coping with infant formula shortage (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published May 9, 2022
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
Supply chain issues and a recall that began in February are affecting the availability of baby formula, and an expert has advice for parents.
FOX Business
Target, CVS, Walgreens impose baby formula purchasing limits due to shortage (opens FOX Business)
Published May 9, 2022
FOX Business's feed description
Retailers including CVS, Walgreens and Target have put purchasing limits on baby formula products citing increased demand and supplier challenges.
Herald Bulletin
Parents hunting for baby formula as shortage spans US (opens Herald Bulletin)
Published May 9, 2022
Herald Bulletin's feed description
WASHINGTON (AP) — Parents across the U.S. are scrambling to find baby formula because supply disruptions and a massive safety recall have swept many leading brands off store shelves.
Washington Times
Parents hunting for baby formula as shortage spans U.S. (opens Washington Times)
Published May 9, 2022
Washington Times's feed description
Parents across the U.S. are scrambling to find baby formula because supply disruptions and a massive safety recall have swept many leading brands off store shelves.
Forbes
Infant Formula Shortage Leaves Many Parents With Unsafe Options (opens Forbes)
Published May 9, 2022
Forbes's feed description
Formula has been at limited in-stock supply since the spring of 2021, but the dearth of this critical necessity to millions of infants has reached an all-time record, with some states reporting up to 50% of formula being currently out of stock.
Quartz
The baby formula shortage highlights the delicate nature of food supply chains (opens Quartz)
Published May 9, 2022
Quartz's feed description
The shortage of formula in the US stems from pandemic-related supply chain snags and a major recall.
Insider
Baby formula shortages got even worse last month, with 40% of leading products out of stock and some parents paying $33 per can (opens Insider)
Published May 9, 2022
Insider's feed description
Out-of-stock percentages topped 50% in six states: Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, Missouri, Texas and Tennessee, according to Datasembly.
WMUR
Stores limit baby formula purchases during supply shortage (opens WMUR)
Published May 9, 2022
WMUR's feed description
Many parents said they're concerned because they have been unable to find what they need for their babies online or in stores, and some have been trying to find help on social media.
Portland Press Herald
What can parents do about baby formula shortage? A pediatrician responds. (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published May 9, 2022
Portland Press Herald's feed description
Some stores are limiting purchases to prevent formula from running out.
The Week
Baby formula shortage worsens with manufacturer recall (opens The Week)
Published May 9, 2022
CBS News
Parents worry about dwindling baby formula supply: "Never did I think I would ever be rationing formula" (opens CBS News)
Published May 9, 2022
CBS News's feed description
The baby formula shortage also has doctors worried.
Newsweek
Baby formula shortage: parents taking "real risk" on homemade recipes (opens Newsweek)
Published May 9, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
The current baby formula shortage has led to desperate parents making their own formula, despite the health and food safety risks involved.
WMUR
The baby formula supply problem is getting worse. Here's why (opens WMUR)
Published May 9, 2022
WMUR's feed description
Seven states had between 40-50% of baby formula products out of stock as of early April. Now, 26 states are struggling with supply.
Washington Examiner
Here's what's causing the baby formula shortage (opens Washington Examiner)
Published May 9, 2022
Washington Examiner's feed description
A worsening shortage of baby formula, the main source of nutrition for many infants, has sent parents scrambling to find the products online and across state lines.
CBS News
Baby formula supplies dwindle amid widening shortage (opens CBS News)
Published May 9, 2022
CBS News's feed description
FDA working to boost formula supplies, with more than half of popular products out of stock in some U.S. states.

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