Abbott halts production at Michigan baby formula plant after storm causes flooding

[Nevilledog]

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https://www.axios.com/2022/06/16/baby-formula-production-stops-abbott-michigan-plant

Baby formula manufacturer Abbott announced late Wednesday it has paused production due to a severe storm system that caused flooding at its plant in Sturgis, Michigan.

Why it matters: The U.S. has faced a baby formula shortage because of supply chain issues compounded by the closure of Abbott's Sturgis facility after an FDA product recall. The plant resumed production of EleCare and other specialty and metabolic formulas on June 4.

Damage to the plant from the severe storm that swept the Midwest and other regions means the production and distribution of Abbott's products produced at the plant will be delayed "for a few weeks," per a company statement.

What they're saying: "Severe thunderstorms and heavy rains came through southwestern Michigan on Monday evening, resulting in high winds, hail, power outages and flood damage throughout the area," Abbott said.

"These torrential storms produced significant rainfall in a short period of time — overwhelming the city's stormwater system in Sturgis, Mich., and resulting in flooding in parts of the city, including areas of our plant," the company continued.

"As a result, Abbott has stopped production of its EleCare specialty formula that was underway to assess damage caused by the storm and clean and re-sanitize the plant," Abbott added.
"We have informed FDA and will conduct comprehensive testing in conjunction with the independent third party to ensure the plant is safe to resume production."

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[Deuxcents]

1. Just great. I'm sure it's Biden's fault by tomorrow

[C Moon]

2. Is that convenient, or what? Read between the lines, and you can always find the GOP's intentions.

[A HERETIC I AM]

4. On the other hand.....

Sometimes a flood is just a flood.

[Takket]

5. Yeah what a coincidence

That five minutes after opening under Biden’s FDA scrutiny that a storm so awful they had to completely shut down for weeks blew through. Thus worsening the formula shortage that everyone is using to make Biden look bad.

[C Moon]

6. I looked at the weather and didn't even see much of anything going on.

[Fullduplexxx]

3. More economic sabotage

[Retrograde]

7. I know it's the name of the company

but every time I hear of problems with Abbott and baby formula my mind goes to Greg Abbott of Texas trying to screw things up again!