The following is from the Nutrition Department, Illinois State Board of Education on resources for Infant Formula.
"In light of nationwide infant formula supply chain shortages, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service is sharing these resources to promote safe feeding practice for infants:
USDA Infant Formula Safety website: Contains key messages for consumers on infant formula safety, and links to other helpful government resources.
Questions and Answers for Consumers on Infant Formula: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) question No. 12 addresses homemade infant formula.
Powdered Infant Formula Preparation and Storage: Links to CDC guidance on preparing infant formula.
Is Homemade Baby Formula Safe: An informative American Academy of Pediatrics web article on the topic of homemade formula.
As formula challenges persist, we encourage program providers and participants to work with their child’s health care provider for recommendations on other ways to feed their baby or toddler if their regular formula is not available.
The Abbott recall exacerbated infant formula supply chain challenges that arose from the Covid-19 pandemic. These challenges continue. It is difficult to fully anticipate the level of impact in the months ahead.
The FDA is responsible for taking steps to ensure the safety of infant formula while also ensuring that supply can be met when these steps are taken. The FDA recently published a press release highlighting actions it is taking to address formula supply shortages, including working with major infant formula manufacturers to increase supply and helping to ensure that Abbott’s Sturgis facility can safely resume production.
Nutrition Department, Illinois State Board of Education "
