Baby formula executive says Ukraine war partly to blame for shortages

Baby formula executive says Ukraine war partly to blame for shortages

May 17, 2022 by CBS News

Key Facts

  • Patrick Sly, the president of global nutrition at Reckitt, which produces Enfamil, said its products contain sunflower oil, of which Ukraine is a major producer.
  • "As much as we want to increase the production, we know that we're taking care of a very vulnerable population, and safety is absolutely paramount," he added.
  • Still, Sly said Reckitt has increased production by 30% in recent months, feeding 200,000 more babies per month, and is working with the Biden administration and the Food and Drug Administration to open a new facility, accelerate production and secure more raw materials.
  • Widespread formula shortages, caused by pandemic supply chain issues, were further complicated when Abbott, the largest supplier of formula in the U.S., was forced to recall several major brands and close a manufacturing plant in February over contamination concerns.

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