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Reckitt Benckiser recalls specialty infant formula
The decision was made over possible bacterial contamination of the brand's Nutramigen Powder, which is designed for children allergic to cow’s milk.
Reckitt receives FDA approval for additional baby formula shipments
The announcement is part of the Parsippany-based company’s continued efforts to get more of the product on U.S. retail shelves in light of the critical shortage that began earlier this year.
Reckitt offers new details on baby formula supply efforts
The Parsippany-based company said its import, which will add up to 66 million 8-ounce servings, is the largest contribution from an existing U.S. brand to help combat the nation's shortage.
Reckitt receives FDA approval for more baby formula shipments
The Mead Johnson subsidiary of the Parisippany-based manufacturer can now import the equivalent of 66 million 8-ounce servings of base powder from its Singapore facility between now and November.
Reckitt works to get more baby formula onto shelves
Overall, the Parsippany company says its efforts have resulted in a 30% increase in shipments for the first quarter of this year versus that time period in 2021, resulting in the feeding of 211,000 more babies than prior to the shortage.
AG warns merchants about baby formula price gouging
Each individual sale is considered a separate and distinct violation, and those come at a stiff price: up to $10,000 for the first offense and $20,000 for the second and subsequent offenses.
Murphy signs Executive Order to combat baby formula crisis
In addition to activating price-gouging laws, the order coordinates relief efforts and enables state agencies to take emergency measures necessary to protect families from issues arising from the shortage.
