The FDA announced additional measures for making infant formula more available following prior guidance which increased importation flexibilities.
Beginning in June, 686,650 cans of Similac (Abbott) will be imported from Spain, the agency stated in an update. Specific formula products include Similac Total Comfort Stage 1, Similac Total Comfort (up to 24 months) and Similac NeoSure; these products will be made available on Similac.com as well as other online retailers. Abbott additionally plans to provide formula as emergency samples for critical areas of low supply as outlined by the Special