How baby formula recalls have mounted amid Trump staff cuts to the FDA
Summary
Several infant formula brands in the US have been recalled due to bacterial contamination. Experts say the FDA has fewer staff and less capacity to handle these safety issues after cuts during President Trump’s administration, despite efforts like Operation Stork Speed.Key Facts
- Multiple infant formula brands were recalled in the past year because of bacterial contamination.
- The FDA launched Operation Stork Speed in March to improve infant formula safety and options.
- The FDA lost about 3,100 employees during President Trump’s administration due to cuts and reorganization.
- Experts report little progress on Operation Stork Speed since summer 2025.
- The FDA says it has increased infant formula staff and asked Congress for more industry reporting rules.
- States are inspecting more formula recalls, but lack coordination with each other and the FDA.
- Two recalls involved whole milk powder from a single supplier in Nevada, linked to outbreaks in several states.
- A lawsuit is ongoing against Nara Organics for a baby allegedly sickened with botulism from their formula.
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