Abbott Reopens Michigan Plant Amid Nationwide Baby Formula Shortage

Abbott Reopens Michigan Plant Amid Nationwide Baby Formula Shortage
The Abbott Laboratories facility where dozens of recalled types of powdered baby formulas were made leading to production being halted at the location, in Sturgis, Mich., on May 20, 2022. Eric Cox/Reuters
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Abbott Laboratories said on Saturday that it has reopened its baby formula production plant in Sturgis, Michigan, taking a step toward alleviating an acute nationwide shortage that has sent parents scrambling for supplies.

The company said it will begin production of EleCare and other specialty and metabolic formulas, with initial EleCare product release to consumers beginning on or about June 20.