Nationwide baby formula shortage getting worse

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Officials at the Food & Drug Administration say a nationwide shortage of baby formula is getting worse.

Major retail chains like Target and CVS are limiting the amount of formula that customers can buy. There are some concerns that Walmart may soon do something similar.

Officials say the out-of-stock rate jumped to 31% nationwide last month, with six states reporting their supplies were completely sold out.

Much of the problem has to do with supply chain issues, and the FDA shutdown of an Abbott Nutrition manufacturing plant in Michigan.