Parents of infants across the U.S. are taking to social media pleading for media coverage and political action while posting pictures of empty store shelves, as the country's baby formula shortage continues to get worse. FOX13
of powdered baby formula products, including Similac, Alimentum and EleCare due to possible Cronobacter contamination. Cronobacter is a bacteria that can cause severe blood infections, meningitis or fatal intestinal disease in infants.
The Abbott recall had a nationwide impact, leading to big retailers like Walmart, Target and CVS limiting the number of formula purchases as a result of the shortage. Officials say they are working to provide alternatives for families, and urge families to call stores ahead of time to make sure they have other products safe for their children. the DOH released a list of similar formula products they can get instead of the recalled products,If breastfeeding isn't an option for families, parents are encouraged to reach out to their pediatrician to see if they have formula.