Contaminated formula and no criminal charges: Abbott Laboratories will pay $385 million for the scandal at its Michigan plant

Abbott Laboratories has agreed to pay 385 million dollars following a major scandal involving contaminated infant formula at its manufacturing plant in Michigan. The crisis began in 2022 when the company was forced to recall its primary infant formula brands across the United States due to the risk of bacterial contamination, prompting widespread shortages as families rushed to find safe alternatives.

Despite the massive financial settlement and the severe market disruption that left store shelves empty years prior, the resolution concludes without any criminal charges being filed against the company.