Health Canada Watching ‘Potential’ Impact of Sunflower Oil Shortage on Baby Formula

Health Canada Watching ‘Potential’ Impact of Sunflower Oil Shortage on Baby Formula
Baby formula is displayed on the shelves of a grocery store in Carmel, Ind., May 10, 2022. AP/Michael Conroy
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Health Canada says it is preparing for the possibility that a shortage of sunflower oil could further strain baby formula supplies in Canada.

The federal agency says it’s “working closely with manufacturers” that rely on sunflower oil as a key ingredient to produce formula that still meets Canadian standards.