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• Whistleblower Warned of Similac Manufacturing Problems in February 2021, CNN Reports

  June 10, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A former Abbott employee says the company knew about manufacturing problems at the plant a year before a recall was announced following infant illnesses and deaths.

• Following Baby Formula Contamination that Resulted in Similac Recall, Operations Resume at Abott’s Michigan Facility

  June 8, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  Operations have resumed at an Abbott production facility in Michigan, following a massive recall due to infant formula contamination.

• Enfamil Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed After Preterm Infant Contracts Fatal Case of NEC

  June 3, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  An Enfamil lawsuit claims the infant formula caused a premature newborn to develop a fatal case of necrotizing enterocolitis.

• Breastfeeding May Increase Child Intelligence: Study

  June 1, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study show children who were breastfed appear to benefit from higher intelligence than their peers.

• FDA Commissioner Testifies to Congress on Shocking Conditions At Abbott Baby Formula Plant Linked to Similac Recall

  May 27, 2022

  Russell Maas

  FDA Commissioner Robert Califf testified before a House subcommittee on Wednesday, detailing the conditions at Abbott's Sturgis, Michigan facility which led to a Similac recall and exacerbated an infant formula shortage.

• Similac Recall Consent Decree Reached Between Abbott, DOJ and FDA to Reopen Facility and Combat Formula Shortage

  May 18, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  The Justice Department and Abbott have reached a Similac recall consent decree which could lead to the reopening of a plant whose shutdown has contributed to a national baby formula shortage.

• Infant Formula Shortage Worsens in Wake of Similac Recalls

  May 10, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  More retailers are restricting sales of infant formula products as a national shortage continues to worsen following a recent Similac recall.

• Similac Alimentum Lawsuit Claims Baby Fell Ill After Being Fed Contaminated Infant Formula

  May 9, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  The child of a Colorado mother suffered an infection, bloody stool, hospitalization and long-term injuries after eating contaminated Similac Alimentum infant formula, according to a recently filed lawsuit.

• Abbott To Release Similac, Other Infant Formula Products on Case-by-Case Basis, as FDA Investigation of Contamination Problems Continues

  May 2, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA will allow Abbott to release certain specialty and metabolic infant formula products on a case-by-case basis while it undergoes enhanced testing for its main line of Similac and other formula products.

• Similac Bacterial Contamination Caused Infant Brain Infection, Lawsuit Claims

  April 25, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A baby who suffered a brain infection after eating allegedly contaminated Similac infant formula now faces gross and fine motor delays, according to a recently filed lawsuit.