CLEAN : White House vowes to take "urgent" action to boost supplies of baby formula

The transcript discusses Abbott's response to an FDA notice about a potential global shortage of infant formula. President Biden has directed efforts to ensure formula safety and availability, engaging with major retailers and manufacturers to increase supply. Measures include boosting imports and adjusting the WIC program to help lower-income families access different brands of baby formula.

What action did President Biden take in response to Abbott's potential global shortage warning?

• He directed the administration to ensure infant formula safety and availability.

• He suggested families switch to homemade formulas.

• He decided to increase taxes on infant formula.

• He ordered a complete ban on infant formula exports.

Which companies did President Biden speak with to address the infant formula supply issue?

• Apple, Microsoft, and Google

• Best Buy, Walgreens, and CVS

• Walmart, Target, Reckitt, and Gerber

• Amazon, Costco, and Kroger

What is one of the steps mentioned to increase the supply of infant formula?

• Reducing the production of infant formula

• Increasing imports of infant formula

• Banning all foreign infant formula

• Decreasing the price of infant formula

How does the administration plan to help lower-income families access different brands of baby formula?

• By providing free samples to all families

• By limiting purchases to one brand

• By working with the WIC program for exemptions

• By offering discounts on all brands

What is the role of retailers in ensuring infant formula availability according to the discussed plan?

• To limit the sale of formula to one per customer

• To increase the price of infant formula

• To ensure shelves are stocked with formula

• To stop selling infant formula