Simalac baby formula recall results in shortages
The U.S Food and Drug Administration advises against making homemade baby formula, despite alarming shortages following a Similac recall earlier this year. Abbott Labs issued a voluntary recall on Similac back in February after learning about the death of a baby that tested positive for Cronobacter Sakazakii. Shortages have continued since then and are worsening to the point where retailers are limiting purchases. This includes Walgreens, CVS Health, and Target. A spokesperson for Walgreens told CBS MoneyWatch it is limiting customers to three infant and toddler formula products per transaction, citing "increased demand and various supplier issues." CVS Health also said it has imposed a limit of three baby formula products per purchase in stores and online, until it can procure sufficient supply from its vendors." (CBS) Nationally, 40% of the top-selling baby formula products were out of stock as of the week ending April 24, a new a...