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  1. US: How did #cronobacter bacteria get into #babyFormula and several products produced by #Abbott?

    Apparently, in February 2022 Abbott, which reportedly controls about 40% (!) of the market, did a #recall of products produced in #Michigan, when the #FDA found infants dying or admitted the hospital after consumption.

    The cronobacter #bacteria, dangerous in #infants, can reportedly cause #sepsis or #meningitis and #bowelDamage.

    Abbott reported the bacteria found throughout the Michigan facility.

  2. Baby formula shortage worsens as national out-of-stock rate hits 43% - Enlarge / A nearly empty baby formula display shelf is seen at a Walgre... - arstechnica.com/?p=1853755 #infantformula #babyformula #cronobacter #supplychain #shortage #science #formula #abbott #recall #cdc #fda