Nevada County WIC Shares Resources and Guidance to Help Local Families Navigate the National Infant Formula Shortage
Many Nevada County families have heard or read about the national infant formula shortage. The shortage has resulted from supply chain issues and a recall of infant formula due to bacterial contamination at the Abbot manufacturing plant in Michigan. Nationwide, the shortage affects hundreds of thousands of infants and toddlers who need formula for medical needs. Families are encouraged to continue checking lot numbers for the recalled formula.
Locally, the Nevada County Public Health Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program is closely monitoring the availability of local infant formula and has been able to direct inquiring families to local grocers with inventory. WIC and Public Health nursing staff are also working directly with families to meet unique needs. The most impacted families are those with infants in need of specialty, premature, and other therapeutic formulas. These families are encouraged to work with their health care providers and may also call WIC directly at 530-265-1454.
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