Bill > S4436

This bill, the Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act, aims to improve the safety of infant formula. The key provisions include: 1. Mandating that manufacturers notify the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the "Secretary") within 24 hours of acquiring a confirmed positive analytical result for any microorganism in the finished infant formula product, and requiring the manufacturer to promptly consult with the Secretary for proper isolation and disposal of the affected product. 2. Requiring the Secretary to respond to the manufacturer within 72 hours of receiving the notification and confirm within 90 days that the manufacturer has performed an appropriate investigation and corrective action. 3. Directing the Secretary to issue a progress report on implementing recommendations to improve the safety and supply of infant formula, and to submit quarterly reports on critical supply chain data for infant formula, as well as annual reports on the adequacy of infant formula supply and potential improvements to manufacturer practices. The goal is to enhance the safety and resiliency of the U.S. infant formula market through improved testing, reporting, and collaboration between manufacturers and the government.