2022 United States infant formula shortage
In 2022, the United States had a major shortage of infant formula as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and 2021–2022 global supply chain crisis. It was also caused by a large scale product recall.[1][2][3]
As of May 14, nationwide out-of-stock rates were reported to be 43%, up from 31% two weeks before, with normal out-of-stock rate being 10%.[4]
In many places, store shelves are empty. Delaware, Kansas, and Tennessee were the most hard-hit states.
As of mid-May, manufacturers and retailers expected a months-long delay before formula stocks would be fully restored.[5]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ What’s Behind America’s Shocking Baby-Formula Shortage?
- ↑ Leonhardt, David (May 13, 2022). "The Baby Formula Crisis". The New York Times.
- ↑ Bureau, US Census. "About 20% of Parents Reported Difficulty Getting Infant Formula in Summer 2023, Down From 35% in Fall 2022". Census.gov. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
- ↑ Stamm, Stephanie (May 14, 2022). "Baby Formula Shortage Stuns States Including Tennessee, Kansas and Delaware". Wall Street Journal – via www.wsj.com.
- ↑ Scribner, Herb (May 13, 2022). "Why there is a baby formula crisis and what can be done about it". Axios.
