The Justice Department is investigating conduct at Abbott Laboratories' infant formula plant in Sturgis, Michigan, in connection with a contamination investigation that closed the plant last year, a source familiar with the matter told ABC News. The monthslong shutdown of the plant amid a investigation helped trigger a nationwide formula shortage. An Abbott spokesperson told ABC News, "DOJ has informed us of its investigation and we’re cooperating fully." The discovery of Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria inside Abbott's Sturgis plant prompted a massive voluntary formula recall in February, after four babies who had consumed Abbott's formula contracted a Cronobacter infection. DOJ investigating conduct at Abbott infant formula plant originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News January 21, 2023 19:43 UTC