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Post Misleadingly Blames Shipments to Ukraine for Baby Formula Shortage in U.S.

Post Misleadingly Blames Shipments to Ukraine for Baby Formula Shortage in U.S.

A Mississippi-based nonprofit has sent shipments of baby formula to Ukraine since Russia invaded the country. A social media post misleadingly suggests the shipments are responsible for the formula shortage in the U.S. But the shortage has been due to supply chain problems, a product recall and the temporary closure of a manufacturing plant.

Gates’ Investment in Startup Firm Is Not Related to Baby Formula Shortage

Gates’ Investment in Startup Firm Is Not Related to Baby Formula Shortage

A fund backed by Bill Gates has invested in a startup working to develop lab-manufactured breast milk, but it won’t reach the market for several years. Yet, social media posts make baseless claims that Gates is behind the current baby formula shortage — which stems from supply-chain issues and the shutdown at a major manufacturing plant.