Baby Formula Shortage

[binsfeldcyhawk2]

Great...

Democratic Representative Rosa DeLauro also said she was concerned the Food and Drug Administration - which regulates formula makers - had responded "far too slowly" to the issue, and to the reports of problems at the Abbott factory in Michigan, which remains closed.

US faces baby formula 'crisis' as shortage worsens

Pressure is building on the White House to address the worsening shortage of formula milk.

www.bbc.com

 

[BlIIlken2]

Amazon subscribe and save has been the only way for us to consistently get stock. Only one week did we get an email saying they might be out, but it still showed. Good luck on shelves. Hopefully solids come before it gets worse.

 

[DFSNOLE]

Our daughter uses formula for her newborn and has experienced some issues. She has a group of people, including me, who look every time they're in a grocery store. So far, we've been able to stay ahead of everything.

 

[binsfeldcyhawk2]

Probably be a run on toilet paper shortly....always is.

 

[bhawk24bob]

I saw Psaki on the news last night in the defensive but defiant position again where they're ramping up production, monitoring, etc.

ffs, fix something. Why does everything need to turn into a near catastrophe or actual catastrophe until the Biden admin will weigh in?

 

[soybean]

When did companies stop acting responsively to the marketplace, and their customers, and then seemingly only react when the government flogs them to do so?

 

[Finance85]

When did companies stop acting responsively to the marketplace, and their customers, and then seemingly only react when the government flogs them to do so?

Abbott is having production problems due to contamination found at the factory in February. They haven't yet reopened their Michigan plant.

 

[stanzithemanzi12]

Women should be breast feeding anyways.

 

[West Duval Nole]

Poor babies will have to get their milk fresh from the tap!

 

[hydro2.0]

If only there was a way to avoid this? Hmmmmm

 

[kc78]

Not every mother is able to breast feed. Formula is completely fine if desired.

Also, we give President's way too much credit and request for power. Why is it the President's job to manage formula? I thought Capitalism was supposed to respond to supply and demand. That's what all my Republican friends always claim.

 

[Finance85]

Not every mother is able to breast feed. Formula is completely fine if desired.

Also, we give President's way too much credit and request for power. Why is it the President's job to manage formula? I thought Capitalism was supposed to respond to supply and demand. That's what all my Republican friends always claim.

KC is correct. Not much the government can do unless the FDA and CDC are being tardy with getting the contamination issue resolved and the Michigan plant back on line.

 

[WorldSeriesChamps2015]

Women should be breast feeding anyways.

Dumbass

 

[IamHawkeye]

KC is correct. Not much the government can do unless the FDA and CDC are being tardy with getting the contamination issue resolved and the Michigan plant back on line.

Prior to formula and even after, mothers who didn't breastfeed used evaporated milk with additions of I don't know what but it worked. Plenty of people alive now who were fed that.

 

[binsfeldcyhawk2]

KC is correct. Not much the government can do unless the FDA and CDC are being tardy with getting the contamination issue resolved and the Michigan plant back on line.

Only government related complaint is with the FDA slow leaking it.....don't know how valid that is.

The nationwide baby formula shortage is getting worse

At retailers across the U.S., 40% of the top-selling baby formula products were out of stock as of late last month.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[hydro2.0]

Not every mother is able to breast feed. Formula is completely fine if desired.

Also, we give President's way too much credit and request for power. Why is it the President's job to manage formula? I thought Capitalism was supposed to respond to supply and demand. That's what all my Republican friends always claim.

True but many can and chose not to

 

[ThorneStockton]

I was checking out in Walgreens yesterday:

Lady comes up: "Do you know if there's a shipment of XYZ brand coming?"

Cashier: "Is that the covid test?"

Lady: "No, it's baby formula"

Cashier: "Oh, I think there's a shortage?"

Lady: "Yeah, I'm well aware of that....."


She wasn't too amused, first I had heard of it and now it's reported here on HORT.

/csb

 

[lucas80]

I saw Psaki on the news last night in the defensive but defiant position again where they're ramping up production, monitoring, etc.

ffs, fix something. Why does everything need to turn into a near catastrophe or actual catastrophe until the Biden admin will weigh in?

So, you are a big proponent of state controlled manufacturing, huh?

 

[lucas80]

When did companies stop acting responsively to the marketplace, and their customers, and then seemingly only react when the government flogs them to do so?

JIT. Low inventory. Outsourcing. It's all coming back to bite consumers in the ass. But, eventually supplies will come back on line, costs will go down, and nobody will learn a lesson.

 

[bhawk24bob]

So, you are a big proponent of state controlled manufacturing, huh?

Sure, in the same sense that I support the various iterations of food stamps that we have to ensure that nobody goes hungry in this country

 

[kc78]

Sure, in the same sense that I support the various iterations of food stamps that we have to ensure that nobody goes hungry in this country

The only thing I could see the Government doing is trying to make people aware of the shortage, but at the same time you don't want to scare parents into buying up all the formula and making it worse. However, giving some guidelines on how to maybe safely make alternatives could be helpful while they also offer assistance to that factory who's shut down to assist in any way to get it back up.

But supply chain issues are not any President's doing unless they tried to control or overly regulate manufacturing. In this case we had Covid which shut down economies worldwide leading to a reduced demand for many things (Although Formula probably isn't one of those) so we've got both a case of reduced inventory, covid shutdowns still affecting ports worldwide, and a sudden spike in demand as people go back to normal. Then you add a major war on top and it's all setup for a rough year or so. However this is all temporary.

 

[DFSNOLE]

Dumbass

Old news.

 

[ANYCHawk]

When did companies stop acting responsively to the marketplace, and their customers, and then seemingly only react when the government flogs them to do so?

It's amazing how many people spout off without knowing the issue.

 

[ANYCHawk]

The only thing I could see the Government doing is trying to make people aware of the shortage, but at the same time you don't want to scare parents into buying up all the formula and making it worse. However, giving some guidelines on how to maybe safely make alternatives could be helpful while they also offer assistance to that factory who's shut down to assist in any way to get it back up.

But supply chain issues are not any President's doing unless they tried to control or overly regulate manufacturing. In this case we had Covid which shut down economies worldwide leading to a reduced demand for many things (Although Formula probably isn't one of those) so we've got both a case of reduced inventory, covid shutdowns still affecting ports worldwide, and a sudden spike in demand as people go back to normal. Then you add a major war on top and it's all setup for a rough year or so. However this is all temporary.

What the hell did any of this have to do with COVID, or supply chain or a war?!

Babies died. CDC made a michigan plant shutdown and go through massive cleaning. That led to empty warehouses, that led to empty shelves.

 

[BondHawk]

Women should be breast feeding anyways.

Don't worry, that will be mandated after the party of personal freedom gets a few other things checked off the list.

 

[Aardvark86]

Abbott is having production problems due to contamination found at the factory in February. They haven't yet reopened their Michigan plant.

This.
And as to the competition, (1) plants have capacities and are generally already run to max efficiency, (2) it is an incredibly concentrated market, such that taking a major supplier offline can cause major problems, (3) the companies are loathe to have huge stockpiles for fear of being accused by breastfeeding zealots of wanting to supplant natural feeding. If anything, oligopoly rather than fda regulation is problem here. The exact same thing happened about ten years ago to iv fluids and injectables when fda shut down the Bedford plant of bi.

 

[3boysmom]

Perhaps if the US joined the rest of the world and offered paid maternity leave more women could breastfeed. Surely the pro life party can get on board with making it possible for more moms to have the time to establish a milk supply. Maybe even get baby to the point where solids can be introduced.

 

[brownd7949hawks]

Makes me glad we’ve got 9 months of breast milk froze

 

[lucas80]

Perhaps if the US joined the rest of the world and offered paid maternity leave more women could breastfeed. Surely the pro life party can get on board with making it possible for more moms to have the time to establish a milk supply. Maybe even get baby to the point where solids can be introduced.

Nope, have the baby and get back to work you freeloaders!!

 

[binsfeldcyhawk2]

The nationwide shortage of baby formula is a major stressor for parents

The average out-of-stock rate for baby formula at retailers across the country was 43% during the first week of May, according to the firm Datasembly.

www.npr.org

 

[ihhawk]

Nope, have the baby and get back to work you freeloaders!!

I assumed the solution was more abortions

 

[Menace Sockeyes]

I assumed the solution was more abortions

If not., could you tell your Republican buddies to stop limiting birth control and programs for nursing/breast pump equipment then? Thanks!

 

[Wendy79]

Perhaps if the US joined the rest of the world and offered paid maternity leave more women could breastfeed. Surely the pro life party can get on board with making it possible for more moms to have the time to establish a milk supply. Maybe even get baby to the point where solids can be introduced.

Even then, there are babies who can't take breast milk, regular formula, or any animal milk. There's a particular type of formula that is really hard if not impossible to find right now...PurAmino hypoallergenic formula.

 

[InsaneHawkJJP]

My no pic wife used to have freezers full of that liquid gold. It’s a shame the government won’t allow women to sell their breast milk.

 

[millah_22]

My no pic wife used to have freezers full of that liquid gold. It’s a shame the government won’t allow women to sell their breast milk.

You'd get all the weirdos from HORT buying it all for themselves.

 

[seminole97]

Even then, there are babies who can't take breast milk, regular formula, or any animal milk. There's a particular type of formula that is really hard if not impossible to find right now...PurAmino hypoallergenic formula.

You think that’s bad?
Try finding some PurAmino hypoallergenic expealidocious!

 

[Wendy79]

My no pic wife used to have freezers full of that liquid gold. It’s a shame the government won’t allow women to sell their breast milk.

You can donate breast milk to UIHC.

 

[3boysmom]

Even then, there are babies who can't take breast milk, regular formula, or any animal milk. There's a particular type of formula that is really hard if not impossible to find right now...PurAmino hypoallergenic formula.

Oh absolutely. Not everyone can or wants to. And many who would like to struggle maintaining their supply when they go back to work. But the same people who think everyone should just breastfeed also believe every pregnant woman should be forced to give birth and paid leave should never be a thing. I can’t imagine what these poor parents are going through not knowing if they will be able to feed their babies.

 

[fredjr82]

Not as bitter as breast milk. Still tastes "chalky"

 

[Fijimn]

My no pic wife used to have freezers full of that liquid gold. It’s a shame the government won’t allow women to sell their breast milk.

You can donate it