US defence involved in ‘Operation Fly Formula’ to feed babies
Washington – The US government will fly in baby formula on commercial planes contracted by the military to ease the major shortage plaguing the country, the White House has said.
The lack of formula – the result of a perfect storm of supply chain issues and a massive recall – has become a political headache for President Joe Biden as midterm elections loom.
The department of defence will “transport products from manufacturing facilities abroad that have met Food and Drug Administration safety standards”, the White House said.
“Bypassing regular air freighting routes will speed up the importation and distribution of formula,” it said, dubbing the effort “Operation Fly Formula”. –