infant formula

Recent recalls of multiple infant formula brands due to bacterial contamination have raised concerns about the FDA's preparedness, attributed to staff cuts under the Trump administration. The FDA launched Operation Stork Speed to address formula shortages, but Martin Makary, FDA commissioner at the time, cited a loss of 3,100 employees from Trump-era reorganization and cuts.

Multiple brands of infant formula have been recalled due to bacterial contamination, with experts citing inadequate FDA preparedness linked to Trump administration staff cuts. The FDA launched Operation Stork Speed to address formula shortages, but former FDA commissioner Martin Makary noted a loss of 3,100 employees from reorganization and cuts before his departure.

A mother accused Mead Johnson's infant formula of causing her son's death from necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), but the company concluded in an internal memo that the formula was not likely responsible. Mead Johnson closed the case without further investigation, and the FDA found no record of manufacturers reporting infant deaths linked to formula under regulatory requirements.

Chinese shoppers favor domestic brands in most categories but increasingly opt for foreign competitors in chocolate, infant formula, diapers, and instant noodles. Japanese brand Meiji gained market share in chocolate due to its reputation for high quality and craftsmanship, per a report by Bain & Co and Worldpanel.

Nara Organics is recalling all its infant formula following a botulism outbreak that hospitalized three infants in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington. The formula is sold at Target stores nationwide.

Nara Organics recalled its infant formula after a California baby and two others were sickened by potentially fatal infant botulism, according to federal officials.

A recalled infant formula sold nationwide, including at Target stores, is linked to a multi-state botulism outbreak. Health officials are investigating cases across three states.

Thousands of tins of imported infant formula have been recalled due to a potential toxin that could cause illness. The recall highlights concerns about product safety and health risks for infants.

The FDA confirmed the U.S. infant formula supply is largely safe from contaminants like heavy metals, pesticides, and PFAS, based on testing of over 300 samples from 16 brands between 2023 and 2025.