Preliminary Remediation Begins On Restarting Formula Production At Abbott Nutrition Plant
Executive Summary
Decree imposes steps Abbott must complete before it can begin preparing to restart production, including hiring independent consultant to determine whether facility is compliant with FDA manufacturing and labeling regulations.
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