Recall Sours Abbott’s Infant Formula Results; COVID-19 Test Sales Expected To Cool
Executive Summary
Worldwide nutrition sales, adult as well as infant products, during Q1 dropped reported 7% to $1.89bn. US sales were $59m, well below $288m in prior-year period.
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