The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh have provided information regarding the baby formula shortage and guidelines for families who need to find alternatives.

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Supply chain disruptions and a major recall of Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare powdered infant formula due to Cronobacter and Salmonella bacteria have resulted in the shortage of formula for families who need it to feed their infants.

Appropriate nutrition is important for babies younger than age one, as they need the correct balance of nutrients to maintain their rapid growth and development. Breast milk contains these; formulas are specially designed to best mimic this and meet the needs.

Families can review the following to become more informed about this shortage:

• Addressing the Infant Formula Shortage (Allegheny County Health Department UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh)

• Baby Formula Shortage Infographic
• Infant Recall Information (Spanish)
• Infant Formula Recall & Supply (USDA)
• Infant Formula: Safety Do’s and Don’ts (FDA)
• With the baby formula shortage, what should I do if I can’t find any? (American Academy of Pediatrics)