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In astatement posted Monday, the HHS revealed that the new Operations will import approximately 8 million, 8-ounce bottle equivalents of infant formula to the United States during the week of July 11.
The first scheduled flights will travel from Switzerland and Germany to Newark Liberty International Airport on July 11, carrying Nestle Alfamino/Alfamino Jr. infant formula and Nutricia/Dannone Neocate Jr. infant formula.
On July 12 and 14, further flights will arrive from Singapore to Chicago O’Hare International Airport, carrying Enfamil infant formula powder. On July 13, a flight from the United Kingdom to Newark Liberty International Airport will be loaded with Nutricia/Danone Neocate infant formula.
Lastly, on July 17, a flight will arrive from the United Kingdom to John F. Kennedy International Airport, carrying Kendamil Classic and Organic infant formula.
These six new operations are in addition to three flights that took place on July 10 from Australia, Switzerland and Germany, which delivered 3.5 million, 8-ounce bottle equivalents of infant formula.
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Per the statement, Operation Fly Formula is a joint effort from the HHS with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the General Services Administration (GSA).
It first began in May, with its initial shipment arriving in Indiana from the Ramstein Air Base in Germany. The location was chosen as it’s home to a Nestlé distribution hub, perCBS News.
“Folks, I’m excited to tell you that the first flight from Operation Fly Formula is loaded up with more than 70,000 lbs. of infant formula and about to land in Indiana,” President Joe Biden, 79, said in atweetat the time.
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“Our team is working around the clock to get safe formula to everyone who needs it,” the president added.
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“We at FedEx are honored to be called on to use our network in support of this important mission with the U.S. Government,” Richard W. Smith, President and CEO-elect of FedEx Express, said in astatement. “The lack of access to formula is impacting babies and families across the country, and we are proud to support the distribution of these critical items to deliver hope to those in need.”
In May, Bidenannouncedthat he was “invoking” the Defense Production Act in an effort to improve formula production in the U.S.
source: people.com
