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At the end of April, 40 percent of popular baby formulas were sold out across the U.S. Baby formula has been affected by supply chain issues and the Nutrition Plant in Sturgis, Michigan has been shuttered for months after issuing a voluntary recall of multiple powder formulas and halting production. In the meantime, larger retailers are limiting the amount of formula that can be bought.

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Stephanie Gosk: Empty shelves. >> This is really scary. Stephanie Gosk: And worried parents. >> A couple stores have not had it and we had to go to the next location. Stephanie Gosk: They are looking for baby formula. And not finding it. At least not easily. >> I am myself down to one can of formula. Stephanie Gosk: At end of April 40% of baby formulas were sold out in the u.s. that's up from 31% two weeks before. The shortage is getting worse. >> This is a pain in the butt to find. Stephanie Gosk: Baby formula, like many things, has been affected by supply chain issues. Making it worse, the Abbott nutrition plant in Michigan. One of the largest in the country has been shuttered for months. The company issued a voluntary recall of multiple powder baby formulas in February and halted production. The FDA is investigating conditions at the factory. In a statement to NBC Abbott in part says it is implementing corrective actions and enhancements and working on resuming operations. Reporter: Meantime, Target, Walgreens and CVS are limiting the amount of baby formula products that can be brought. CVS is telling customers they can only buy three baby formula products in one purchase. Stephanie Gosk: Pediatricians have safety tip. Don’t dilute formula. Dr. Lauren Beene: There is too much water. Babies can't -- their kidneys are not matured enough to process that water than can lead to health consequences. Stephanie Gosk: Consider trying other brands. Dr. Lauren Beene: Most babies will adjust and end up doing just as well on a different brand of formula. Stephanie Gosk: Make sure the formula has been stored properly and is not expired. For people who needs special formula because of medical condition including adults. Check in with your doctor. 

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1. Why are parents scared and worried? 

2. What has the baby formula affected by? What make it worse? 

3. What are pediatricians safety tip?