(Reuters) — U.S. retailers including Target Corp, CVS Health Corp and Walgreens Boots Alliance said on Tuesday they have limited purchases of baby formula due to a supply shortfall.
The limits come after major supplier Abbott Laboratories recalled some baby formula including Similac in February following complaints of bacterial infections in infants who consumed the products.
CVS said in an emailed statement it restricted in-store and online purchases to three per order last month, while Walgreens issued a similar cap early in March.
Grocer Kroger has a limit of four products per customer, while Target has had restrictions on online purchases for weeks.
Abbott announced last month it would release limited quantities of nutrition products that had been put on hold following the recall. It has said no formula that has been distributed tested positive for bacteria.
The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Tuesday.
CVS Health logo and stock graph are seen displayed in this illustration taken May 3, 2022.
