(CNN) — More infant formula from abroad is on its way to the US as part of the government’s Operation Fly Formula program, including shipments next week from the UK and Australia. The infant formula is expected to be available for parents to purchase in the coming weeks, but many store shelves remain empty amid a shortage driven by supply chain issues and product recalls. The White House announced Wednesday the shipment of 2 million cans of Kendamil infant formula from the United Kingdom, which is the equivalent of 3.7 million 8-ounce bottles, starting June 9. The first shipment will be available at Target stores in the coming weeks, the White House said. Carr and Tarun Malkani, CEO of Gerber, are among executives from five infant formula companies to meet with President Biden on Wednesday afternoon to discuss their progress on ramping up the supply of formula for the US.

Source: CNN June 02, 2022 10:08 UTC