Spanberger, Youngkin Respond to Baby Formula Shortage
May 16, 2022 | Virginia
Representative Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) and Governor Glenn Youngkin issued separate responses to a worsening baby formula shortage caused in part by supply chain problems and in part by a recall of product from major manufacturer Abbott Laboratories. After a February recall, the manufacturer’s Sturgis, Michigan, plant has been closed during a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation.
On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Spanberger issued separate press releases highlighting her concerns about the shortage and pressing the Biden administration for solutions. Spanberger is expected to face a serious GOP challenge for re-election this year.
“Under normal circumstances, baby formula is expensive, even kept under lock and key in some stores. But the current situation – empty shelves and skyrocketing prices – is a nightmare situation for parents across Virginia and the country,” Spanberger said Wednesday.
On Thursday, she said that she had spoken with White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain about possible solutions, including using the Defense Production Act, expanding imports, and reducing tariffs.
On Friday, she published a letter to Abbott Laboratories requesting more information about Abbott’s efforts to increase supply at U.S. manufacturing facilities… (Excerpt from the Virginia Star)
