Rep. Calvert: “We Must Take Action to Address Baby Formula Shortage”

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) joined a number of his House colleagues in urging the Biden Administration to take immediate action to address the ongoing shortage of baby formula. Rep. Calvert signed a letter seeking answers and additional information about steps being taken to ensure families have access to formula.

"Once again, our nation is facing shortages at the grocery store on President Biden's watch, but this time it is a baby formula shortage," said Rep. Calvert. "As any parent knows, for the first year a baby must have formula or breastmilk, there is no substitute. When the recall happened months ago, the FDA and the Biden Administration should have quickly identified the potential for a shortage and worked with industry to ensure a ramp up of production. Now we are in situation that is simply untenable for parents who are desperate to feed and care for their babies and I cannot imagine the anxiety of not being able to access food for your infant. The Biden Administration needs to take action and closely coordinate with producers and our regulatory agencies to expedite production. If there are resources needed from Congress, we stand ready to provide whatever is needed. We cannot afford any delays in getting additional products on store shelves and into the homes of families who desperately need them."

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