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# Baby formula

Last month
March 2024
Dunnes managers warned of responsibilities under new baby formula policy, after baby fell ill
This year
2024
Government urged to investigate soaring baby formula prices as families struggle
An official UK investigation found manufacturers have hiked prices more than their costs increased – and enjoyed high profit margins.
St Vincent de Paul has noted an increase in callers struggling with infant formula costs.
Families who use it spend hundreds of euro per year on formula, and prices have climbed 18-22% since 2021.
A new probe is underway into Britain's market, which like Ireland's is dominated by Nestlé and Danone.
Rebecca Moynihan: The exorbitant cost of baby formula should not be tolerated
Rebecca Moynihan
Last year
2023
Most baby formula health claims 'not backed by science'
All time
US flight brings tonnes of needed baby formula from Germany
US to fly in baby formula on military contracted planes due to major shortage
Food safety chiefs recall baby formula over salmonella fears
Opinion: If breast is best - then why are Ireland's breastfeeding rates so low?
Deirdre Geraghty-Smith
Australian police bust crime ring that stole over $1 million worth of baby formula
Aptamil says there are 'no safety issues' with milk formula after claims it made babies sick
Experts warn baby formula guidelines need to be changed
Medical journal retracts major study into benefits of baby formula
Packages of poisoned baby formula trigger fear in New Zealand
1,000 tonnes of New Zealand dairy recalled in botulism scare