In Thursday’s hearing, Ms. DeLauro said the FDA was slow to respond to an October whistleblower report from a former factory employee who said the company failed to properly test the powdered formula and committed other safety violations.
Top Republicans say slow-acting FDA delayed formula plant reopening
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Ms. DeLauro rejected Abbott’s conclusion that the infants were not sickened from formula from the Sturgis plant, and she said Democrats should make clear to parents why there are shortages.
Abbott Nutrition, baby formula maker, won't accept Democrats' blame for shortages
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