# Abbott Pays $384M for Baby Formula Safety

> Abbott Labs settles $384m infant formula contamination claims with federal programs.
- Title: Abbott Pays $384M for Baby Formula Safety · Newsweek
- Summary: Abbott Labs settles $384m infant formula contamination claims with federal programs. Abbott agreed to pay $384 million to resolve federal health and safety…
- Keywords: abbott labs, false claims act, wic, medicaid, infant formula, contaminated formula, whistleblower payout, Abbott, Pays, 384M, Baby, Formula
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/abbott-lab-contaminated-baby-formula-settlement-claim-payout-12456031
- Published: 2026-09-17T15:50:22+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: abbott labs, false claims act, wic, medicaid, infant formula, contaminated formula, whistleblower payout
## Settlement Announcement
Abbott Labs agreed to pay $384 million to settle infant formula contamination claims.
## Why It Matters
Federal programs bought contaminated formula despite safety violations.
## Contaminated Formula Crisis
2022 shortages followed unsafe formula production conditions.
## Key Allegations
Roof leaks and unsafe equipment caused microbial contamination risks.
## Whistleblower Payout
Three former employees get $69 million from settlement funds.
## What Happens Next
Federal programs will continue safety checks for infant formula suppliers.
## Key takeaway

Abbott agreed to pay $384 million to resolve federal health and safety violations in infant formula production.