Abbott's Troubled Baby Formula Michigan Plant To Reopen In 1-2 Weeks: Reuters

Loading...
Loading...
  • Abbott Laboratories ABT and the FDA are reportedly on track to reopen the company's Sturgis, Michigan, baby formula manufacturing plant within one or two weeks, FDA Commissioner Robert Califf said.
  • Abbott, the biggest U.S. supplier of powder infant formula, including Similac, agreed with the FDA on the steps needed to resume production at the manufacturing plant.
  • Also Read: White House To Prioritize Resources To Increase Production Of Baby Formula.
  • "I think we are on track to get it open within the next week to two weeks, most likely at the outer bound two weeks," Califf told lawmakers at a U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee hearing.
  • The company initiated a recall of its infant formula products. In February, it closed the plant after reports of serious bacterial infections in four infants, which worsened due to the pandemic supply chain issues. 
  • Price Action: ABT shares are down 0.65% at $112.01 during the market session on the last check Thursday.
Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs
Posted In: NewsHealth CareFDAGeneralBriefs
Benzinga simplifies the market for smarter investing

Trade confidently with insights and alerts from analyst ratings, free reports and breaking news that affects the stocks you care about.

Join Now: Free!

Loading...