Coles, government clash over infant formula shortage

By Esther Han and Catie Low
Updated November 26 2015 - 10:18am, first published 7:52pm
Coles' supermarkets chief John Durkan has accused the government of 'politcking' over the infant formula shortage. Photo: Louise Kennerley
Coles' supermarkets chief John Durkan has accused the government of 'politcking' over the infant formula shortage. Photo: Louise Kennerley
Cincotta Discount Chemist have posted notes infront of limited stocks of Bellamys Organic Baby formula in the store where they are limiting two tins to customer. Photo: Kate Geraghty
Cincotta Discount Chemist have posted notes infront of limited stocks of Bellamys Organic Baby formula in the store where they are limiting two tins to customer. Photo: Kate Geraghty
Isabel Wagner of Marrickville struggled to find her preferred baby formula for her son Alberto. Photo: Janie Barrett
Isabel Wagner of Marrickville struggled to find her preferred baby formula for her son Alberto. Photo: Janie Barrett
A Woolworths shelf emptied of popular Australian infant formula brands. The supermarket has imposed an eight-tin limit. Photo: Supplied
A Woolworths shelf emptied of popular Australian infant formula brands. The supermarket has imposed an eight-tin limit. Photo: Supplied

Consumer advocates are demanding the federal government guarantee the supply of baby formula amid a spat between Coles and the government over who is to blame for a national shortfall of popular brands.

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