The plane is loaded up with about 1 million containers of baby formula.
According to the White House, the plane will land in Washington on Wednesday. Then, FedEx will take the formula to a Nestle distribution hub in Pennsylvania.
Supply chain issues and the shutdown of an Abbott formula plant in Michigan have caused mass shortages. Abbott said it plans to reopen that facility June 4. Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. The Associated Press also contributed to this story.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Where first imported baby formula is headedThe first hypoallergenic baby formula imports are headed to hospitals, doctors, and pharmacies.
Read more »
Sharp Mary Birch to host milk driveOn Wednesday, the second shipment of specialized baby formula is expected to arrive in the United States.
Read more »
Baby Formula Ingredient Deliveries Ordered to Speed UpThe U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued an order on Monday to speed up the delivery of baby formula ingredients to help with the formula shortage.
Read more »
FDA head will explain holdups in inspection of baby formula facility amid shortageFDA chief Robert Califf will address concerns from Congress about the nationwide baby formula shortage as lawmakers investigate the details of what led to the shortage.
Read more »
Half a Million Bottles Worth of Formula Arrive in the USThe United States has received 78,000 pounds of formula from the first of many Operation Fly Formula flights. Learn more about what you can expect in the coming days.
Read more »
Military Plane Brings Tons of Baby Formula to the U.S.
Read more »