/>i- On March 18, 2025, FDA announced that, at the direction of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., it is “taking steps to enhance its efforts to ensure the ongoing quality, safety and nutritional adequacy” of infant formula products as part of a broader review of the U.S. food supply, in what is being referred to as “Operation Stork Speed.”
- Key measures include:
- Nutrient Review: FDA will soon issue a Request for Information to begin a comprehensive review of infant formula nutrients.
- Increased Testing: There will be increased testing for heavy metals and other contaminants in infant formula and other foods consumed by children.
- Encouraging Innovation: FDA is urging companies to develop new infant formulas and improve transparency in labeling to better inform consumers and will collaborate with the National Institutes of Health on researching the long-term health outcomes associated with formula feeding of infants.
- The announcement comes as part of a broader effort to stabilize the supply of infant formula following severe shortages in 2022. FDA has since implemented a national strategy to increase the resilience of the U.S. infant formula market, including measures to prevent future shortages and improve the integrity of the supply chain. Operation Stork Speed builds on these efforts, aiming to ensure that families have access to safe and nutritious formula for their infants.
FDA Announces “Operation Stork Speed”
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
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