Abbott accused of deceiving parents with potentially harmful formula for toddlers
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"More than just unnecessary, toddler milk products can actually be harmful to a child's nutritional health. The added sugars can increase a toddler's preference for sweetened foods, contributing to obesity and other health risks throughout their lives," noted Dr. George Fuchs, emphasizing concerns raised by the AAP regarding non-regulated products that mislead parents about their true nutritional value.
"The toddler milk products are marketed as the next step after FDA-approved baby formula but are not subject to the same regulations, leading to potential health risks for children," explains the Public Health Advocacy Institute in their lawsuit against Abbott Laboratories, highlighting significant regulatory disparities.
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