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First batch of infant formula headed to US from Switzerland

On Thursday, the White House said the first batch was being sent from Switzerland to Indiana.

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On Thursday, the White House said the first batch was being sent from Switzerland to Indiana.

Highlights

  • The White House on Wednesday announced “Operation Fly Formula” to address the national shortage.
  • On Thursday, the White House said the first batch was being sent from Switzerland to Indiana.
  • Hypoallergenic formulas intended for babies with dairy milk allergies are being prioritized.
  • An ER doctor in Texas told Insider they are treating babies who were fed diluted formula, putting the infants at risk for life-threatening seizures.
  • The operation is part of a series of measures taken by the Biden administration to address infant formula shortage as empty shelves have left parents across America scrambling to find food for their babies.
  • An emergency room in Texas has been treating babies whose parents fed them homemade or watered-down formula,