2 babies diagnosed with botulism in Massachusetts amid nationwide outbreak
A nationwide botulism outbreak in babies linked to contaminated infant formula has reached Massachusetts.
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A nationwide botulism outbreak in babies linked to contaminated infant formula has reached Massachusetts.
WBZ TV's Breana Pitts reports.
Manufacturer says it's recalling formula "out of an abundance of caution" after samples tested negative for contaminants.
The recall is due to a problem with the bottle caps on some bottles that may not have sealed completely and could result in spoilage.
Abbott Labs said that it is recalling certain lots of 2 fluid ounce bottles of Ready-to-Feed liquid formula for infants and children.
Donated Delta flights will transport more than 200,000 pounds of Kendamil formula.
WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Donated Delta flights will transport more than 200,000 pounds of Kendamil formula.
Donated Delta flights will transport more than 200,000 pounds of Kendamil formula.
The goal is to provide formula for the centers to use throughout the day and to give to parents.
Baby formula was delivered to child care centers across Boston amid the national shortage. Staff from Neighborhood Villages spent Friday distributing 700 pounds of formula.
The baby formula crisis isn't only sending parents in a scramble to get nutrition for their baby, but also to give.
A mother from Swampscott is trying to look out for parents struggling to find baby formula amid a national shortage.
