Abbott Labs to face trial on infant formula

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-19T03:18:05+00:00

Abbott Laboratories is on trial in Chicago for lawsuits alleging its baby formula causes necrotising enterocolitis in premature infants. Families claim Abbott didn't warn about risks, while the company defends its products as necessary for these infants.

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2026-03-19 03:18:05

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Abbott Laboratories is facing a trial in Chicago over lawsuits claiming its baby formula caused necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) in premature infants. Four families allege Abbott failed to warn about the risks associated with its cow’s milk-based formula, while Abbott maintains its products are essential for premature babies and do not cause NEC. This trial is one of nearly 1,000 similar lawsuits filed against Abbott and Mead Johnson.

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