Baby formula shortage could mean life or death for kids with metabolic issues

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CBS Evening News May 19, 2022 / 7:06 PM / CBS News Formula shortage impacts people with metabolic issues Baby formula shortage impacts people with metabolic issues 02:20 In 43 states, more than 40% of baby formula was recently out of stock — and families with special dietary needs are growing desperate.
But the third-grader suffers from the rare disorder phenylketonuria, also known as PKU, and relies on special formula for about 70% of her nutrition.
If she didn't have the metabolic formula, "she would start to sort of break down psychologically, emotionally, and physically," her mother, Sarah Chamberlin, told CBS News.
Chamberlin said her family received only two cans of special formula in their last order when they were supposed to receive 16.