Baby formula shortage: Relief for parents in sight as Health Canada approves French product

s parents across Canada continue to grapple with a persistent infant formula shortage, there is hope on the horizon after Health Canada approved a product made in France.

Walmart has accepted its first shipment of Laboratoire Modilac, a range of powdered infant formulas, which should be on store shelves and online this month, the company said in a statement.

The shortage comes after Abbott, a major producer of formula, recalled several major brands and shut down its Sturgis, Mich., factory in February 2022 after federal officials said four babies suffered bacterial infections. Two of the infants died.

Marney Blunt reports on the shortage and the new product making its way to Canada.