Mead Johnson's Quick Response To Nestlé Nutrition Formula Claim Challenge Isn't Swift Enough
Executive Summary
Mead Johnson pulls challenged claims before National Advertising Division began a review in its SWIFT process, but not before Nestlé Nutrition, which markets Gerber infant formula, submitted its challenge.
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