agricultural · input
Whey protein isolates and casein hydrolysates providing the protein base for cow's milk infant formula; primarily sourced from European and North American dairy processors; lactose co-sourced from Ireland and Denmark
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Companies
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Goods affected
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Claims on record
What depends on it
1 essential American goods rely on dairy proteins for infant formula (whey/casein) somewhere upstream in their supply chain.
Who makes it
2 companies produce dairy proteins for infant formula (whey/casein).
Largest US infant formula manufacturer (43% market share via Similac brand); Sturgis, Michigan plant shutdown in February 2022 after Cronobacter contamination caused national formula shortage; also produces medical devices and diagnostics
Second-largest US infant formula manufacturer (40% market share via Enfamil); owned by Reckitt Benckiser (UK) since 2017; major WIC contract holder that gained market share during 2022 Abbott shortage
