September 14, 2026

Abbott Laboratories to Pay $385 Million Over Contamination Settlement

Abbott Laboratories will pay $385 million to settle legal claims related to contamination at its Sturgis, Michigan baby formula plant, which is the largest in the U.S.
The contamination inquiry led to a significant recall of powdered formula products, including major lines like Similac, exacerbating supply shortages in 2022.
The Justice Department closed its criminal investigation, citing the civil resolution as sufficient accountability, with no finding of fault against Abbott.
Abbott stated that regulatory tests on unopened formula from homes involved in the recall were negative for contamination, and no distributed products tested positive for the bacteria.

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