May 20 (UPI) -- The conditions that led to a shortage of baby formula were set in motion long before the February closure of the Similac factory tipped the United States into a crisis.

Once it restarts, the factory will begin with the production of EleCare and other specialty formulas. Abbott says it also plans to restart production of its Similac formula as soon as possible.

Baby formula plant at heart of shortage reopens Abbott says one of its specialty formulas, EleCare, could be available again around June 20 Updated June 4, 2022 More than 3 years ago 5 min Summary ...

Abbott Nutrition said it is planning a new $500 million baby formula factory.(Mike Mozart / CC BY 2.0) ByCNN Newsource staff Published: Oct. 21, 2022 at 6:40 PM MST ...