New York declares state of emergency over baby formula shortage

US MAY 23 RT.COM -A state of emergency has been declared in New York City, USA amid an ongoing nationwide baby formula shortage, potentially allowing officials to combat profiteering on the scarce products.

The move, announced by Mayor Eric Adams on Sunday, was reportedly imposed to give the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection the power to prevent price gouging by cracking down on retailers. This emergency executive order will help us to crack down on any retailer looking to capitalize on this crisis by jacking up prices on this essential good. Our message to struggling mothers and families is simple: Our city will do everything in its power to assist you during this challenging period.”adams said.

The US has been faced with a nationwide shortage of baby formula since February, after already existing supply chain issues were hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.