Abbott agrees to settlement over closure of largest baby formula plant in the U.S.

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Abbott has agreed to a $385 million settlement over the closure of the largest baby formula plant in the U.S., which led to the supply shortages in 2022.

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  • Abbott has agreed to a $385 million settlement over the closure of the largest baby formula plant in the U.S., which led to the supply shortages in 2022.
  • Reported by STAT and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:18:37 UTC.

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