DOJ closes investigation into Abbott Laboratories over deadly cronobacter infant formula outbreak
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Coral Beach
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The Department of Justice has closed its investigation into Abbott Laboratories regarding a 2021-22 cronobacter outbreak linked to its infant formula. Four babies were sickened and two died. Abbott recalled Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare formula, closed a manufacturing plant (which has since reopened), and triggered a nationwide formula shortage. The DOJ's decision comes after it was revealed Abbott donated $500,000 to President Trump's inauguration committee.
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Four babies were sickened and two died in the outbreak.
After the outbreak, Abbott recalled its Similac, Alimentum and EleCare formula and closed a manufacturing plant, leading to a severe nationwide shortage of infant formula.
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