The FDA issued a press release of interest to the CFSAN Constituent Update, Importer News, and Retail Food Protection subscribers. FDA Infant Formula Update: June 3, 2022 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an update on additional steps it has taken that will lead to more infant formula available in the U.S. under the agency's recent increased flexibilities. Company (Product Origin): Nestlé (Mexico) Product(s): Gerber Good Start Gentle Type of Formula: General Estimated Quantity: About 1.3 million cans (about 2.2 million pounds or nearly 33 million full-size, 8-ounce bottles) Availability: Expected beginning in July through October - the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is evaluating options for getting the products to the U.S. as quickly as possible. More Information and Where to Find the Products: Expected to be sold on Gerber.com and through key retailers. The FDA is exercising enforcement discretion for the importation of the infant formula products listed above following the review of information provided pertaining to nutritional adequacy and safety, including microbiological testing, labeling, and additional information about facility production and inspection history. Read the full press release Learn more about Enforcement Discretion to Manufacturers to Increase Infant Formula Supplies |
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