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Abbott Laboratories (ABT.N) said late Wednesday it has stopped production of its EleCare specialty formula after severe storms and heavy rains in southwestern Michigan flooded areas of its plant in Sturgis.

The company, which has notified the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), said the incident will likely delay production and distribution of the infant formula for a few weeks.

The temporary closure of the plant comes a week after Abbott reopened its Sturgis plant to alleviate an acute nationwide shortage of baby formula that sent parents scrambling for supplies.