Abbott is one of just four companies that produce about 90% of U.S. formula.
Koval declined to say how much of Abbot's overall U.S. supply of infant formula is produced at the Sturgis plant.
FDA inspectors eventually uncovered a host of violations at the plant, including bacterial contamination, a leaky roof and lax safety protocols.
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