Claim: A fund backed by Bill Gates has invested in a startup working to develop lab-manufactured breast milk, but it won't reach the market for several years. Yet, social media posts make baseless claims that Gates is behind the current baby formula shortage -- which stems from supply-chain issues and the shutdown at a major manufacturing plant.
Fact-check: Gates' Investment in Startup Firm Is Not Related to Baby Formula Shortage - FactCheck.org
Verdict: a fund backed by bill gates has invested in a startup working to develop lab-manufactured breast milk, but it won't reach the market for several years. yet, social media posts make baseless claims that gates is behind the current baby formula shortage -- which stems from supply-chain issues and the shutdown at a major manufacturing plant.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Nora Macaluso
Date published: 2022-05-18T21:17:28