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US DOJ closes criminal probe into Abbott over baby formula plant: Report

The US Justice Department has reportedly ended its criminal investigation into Abbott Laboratories concerning its baby formula plant, which was linked to infant illnesses and deaths. Instead of criminal charges, the department is pursuing civil penalties. This decision comes despite some prosecutors believing they had evidence for criminal charges. The probe stemmed from a 2022 recall and plant closure that exacerbated a national formula shortage.

29 Jun 2026 7:41 am