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Sep 14, 2026

Abbott settles for $385M over contaminated baby formula allegations

Abbott Laboratories agreed to pay over $384 million to settle allegations it knowingly manufactured infant formula in environments that posed substantial contamination risk, then sold the products without proper testing. Some federal prosecutors believed there was enough evidence for criminal charges, but Justice Department leadership opted for a civil settlement.

Sep 14, 2026·3 sources
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May 28, 2026

EU Fines Chinese Retailer Temu €200 Million for Selling Illegal and Dangerous Products

The European Commission imposed a €200 million fine on Chinese-owned online retailer Temu for failing to prevent the sale of illegal and dangerous products including faulty chargers and unsafe baby toys, following a 19-month investigation.

May 28, 2026·4 sources
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  • ▪The settlement also pertains to lawsuits filed by certain relators and the Attorneys General of several states
  • ▪Some federal prosecutors believed there was enough evidence to bring criminal charges against Abbott Laboratories, but senior Justice Department officials opted for a civil settlement, believing criminal charges would be heavy-handed
  • ▪Payments for the Abbott Laboratories baby formula products came out of U.S. Department of Agriculture and Medicaid funds, which subsidize formula costs for eligible families

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