Amazon sees opening in baby formula industry shake-up

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The online retail and grocery giant reported lobbying numerous parts of the federal government about infant formula as the supply crisis blew up this spring — the first time it's weighed in on the issue

Amazon is deploying its lobbying power on America’s baby formula crisis, seeing an opportunity to extend its reach into a $2 billion-a-year market.

“Historically, Amazon has been slow in removing recalled food products from across its platform, which creates a significant risk for consumers,” said Brian Ronholm, former deputy undersecretary of food safety at USDA during the Obama administration. , reporting that it met with officials at USDA, the White House and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The company also listed federal nutrition programs as lobbying topics., is certainly weighing in with its perspective.

Amazon officials were left with the impression the White House didn’t want to appear as if it was prioritizing the online retail giant, according to a person familiar with the conversations. The company has had at times contentious relations with the Biden administration and progressive Democrats in Congress. One White House official, who was not authorized to speak publicly, said the reason was more simple.

 

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Mr. Burns level evil

It's hard to believe that the main stream media is not saying a thing about the formula shortage. More air time and media coverage given to Griner, then on the mothers that did nothing wrong except have babies. Once again it doesn't matter what side of the aisle you are on.

What are you going to do today? Like everyday, I'm taking over the world Lol

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