baby formula

Illinois officials announce hotline for baby formula questions amid nationwide shortage

May 17, 2022 | By Greg Bishop, The Center Square

As families with babies who need formula scramble from store to store without much luck, there’s an Illinois helpline for those looking to get the needed nutrients that are in short supply around the country. The Illinois Department of Human Services is taking calls at 1-800-843-6154. The phone number is meant for families on the…

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'We're no different than anywhere else:' Quincy stores, agencies struggling to keep shelves stocked with baby formula

May 15, 2022 | By Ron Kinscherf

QUINCY — The country has faced an unbelievable amount of product shortages since the start of the pandemic in March 2020 — toilet paper, appliances, furniture, computer chips, you name it. The latest shortage gaining national attention is baby formula, but this shortage isn’t completely pandemic related. The largest U.S. manufacturer of baby formula, Abbott…

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