Parents in Panic over Infant Formula Shortage|"美強生"奶粉缺貨? 家長恐慌怕斷貨

Mead Johnson milk powder has reportedly sold out in Taiwan. A parent recently said she visited many pharmacies but couldn't find the milk powder anywhere. In response, Mead Johnson issued a statement on its website saying there are delays at its manufacturing plant in the Netherlands and this has led to a shortage of some of its products in Taiwan. It expects supply to return to normal in November. However, pharmacists say there are many other brands to choose from and parents should stop panicking.


Online forums have been filled with discussions on the shortage of Mead Johnson infant formula in Taiwan, with panicked parents saying they have been unable to find formula at any pharmacy. They say their children are used to this brand, and their children won't have any formula to drink if there is a shortage.

They are used to drinking milk and milk powder. If you suddenly stop giving them milk powder, they will cry and scream.

I don't think it's a big deal. You can just buy another brand.

In a statement on its website, Mead Johnson blamed the shortage on delays at its manufacturing plant in the Netherlands and apologized for the inconvenience. The company says supplies of its Enfamil A+ Partially Hydrolyzed Protein Formula and Enfamil A+ Lactose-Free Formula should return to normal in November.

It depends on the child. They may get diarrhea or gas or constipation. It's all possible.

Mead Johnson says it can't comment on the number of consumers affected by the shortage. Pharmacists say breastfeeding is the most beneficial to infants and women who choose to feed their infants formula have many brands to choose from. Therefore, there is no need for panic.