Legislation in Congress to impose more stringent requirements for infant formula manufacturers isn’t cooling competition in the category as firms large and small recently have announced line extensions as well as expanded footprints.
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Brands also making market moves as lawmakers consider legislation instructing Transportation Security Administration to provide guidance to minimize risk for contamination of baby formula and related pediatric nutritional products.

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