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Abbott Labs Settles Baby Formula Crisis | Honduras News
Abbott Labs faces a $385 million civil settlement over contamination at its Michigan baby formula plant, where Cronobacter bacteria posed serious infant health risks — despite federal prosecutors initially pushing for felony charges. The Justice Department ultimately opted for a civil resolution, citing public safety and accountability, while Abbott denies any fault and insists regulatory tests on unopened products were clean. The case highlights a broader pattern of DOJ shifting from criminal to civil action in public health cases, prompting congressional scrutiny and raising questions about…
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