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Could other fruits be added to orange juice amid orange shortages?

Saturday, June 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Orange production in two top growing regions has been plagued by diseased fruit and bad weather, a combination that's prompted all-time high prices and left juice makers to consider other citrus varietals to supplement in the widely consumed breakfast beverage.Along the... Read More.

Novo Nordisk announces $6B investment in Ozempic, Wegovy amid shortages

Friday, May 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An executive for Novo Nordisk, the maker of popular drugs used for weight loss including Ozempic and Wegovy, says the company is investing over $6 billion dollars to help meet the increased demand for the drugs amid ongoing shortages and high... Read More.

Drug shortages hit record-high with hundreds in short supply: Pharmacists

Saturday, April 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Drug shortages have reached an all-time high in the United States, pharmacists are warning.During the first three months of 2024, there were 323 active medication shortages, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and Utah Drug Information Service. Previously,... Read More.

Chick-fil-A backtracks on no-antibiotics in chicken amid projected supply shortages

Monday, March 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Chick-fil-A is updating its commitment to customers about the quality and standards of its staple ingredient -- chicken.The fast food chain announced on its website that while "serving quality food has always been our priority," effective this spring, the restaurant will... Read More.

Clorox warns cyberattack could lead to product delays, shortages

Monday, September 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An August cyberattack on Clorox caused "wide-scale disruptions" in its operations, which could mean product delays and shortages, according to a securities filing Monday.The Clorox Company, known for its sanitizing wipes and brands such as PineSol, FreshStep cat litter, and Hidden... Read More.

Senators propose ‘first step’ to address US drug shortages by examining supply chains

Thursday, June 15 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Shortages of critical medication have plagued the country, according to a recent congressional report, and a bipartisan pair of senators is now looking for answers from federal agencies about the impact the shortfall could potentially have on national security.Michigan Democrat Gary Peters,... Read More.

Patients, health care providers face shortages of critical drugs, Senate report finds

Wednesday, March 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Patients and medical providers who rely on pharmaceutical medications to treat everything from asthma to ADHD to cancer may have had a harder time finding those medications last year than in years past, a new Senate report released Wednesday finds.The report, issued... Read More.

Popularity of Ozempic, Mounjaro, similar drugs may be driving shortages for people with diabetes, obesity

Friday, February 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Drugs such as Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy have been flying off pharmacy shelves across the country, touted as breakthrough drugs for patients looking to lose weight. Celebrities like Rosie O'Donnell, Chelsea Handler, Millionaire Matchmaker star Patti Stanger and social media influencers... Read More.

Why we’re seeing shortages of children’s over-the-counter medicine

Wednesday, December 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Over the past few weeks, reports have emerged of sporadic shortages of over-the-counter children's medications including Children's Tylenol, Motrin and ibuprofen in some locations.It comes amid a respiratory virus season that started earlier than usual with the highest number of flu... Read More.

School lunch programs brace for higher costs, supply issues, less funding, staff shortages

Sunday, August 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Back to school means back-to-school lunches, but this year they're costing more with food prices increasing nationwide.Pandemic relief funds that ensured free meals for all kids ran out in June and school nutritionists are blaming higher costs on inflation, supply chain... Read More.

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