That's according to US customs data and shipping consultancy.

Ocean audit.

Cannon, producer of optimal, is the world's second biggest maker of baby formula.

But it's a relatively small player in the US between january and May Donnan's Nutricia division, more than tripled its ocean imports to North America.

More than 90% were sent to the US Ocean audit, said Denon Nutricia sent 2.4 million cans from january to May 1st way up on the 770,000 delivered a year before it comes after.

Top manufacturer Abbott Laboratories recalled dozens of types of formula in february that led to one of the most urgent food shortages in recent history for american families.

On Wednesday, President joe biden took steps to address the issue.

The White House said biden invoked the Defense Production Act to help manufacturers get the ingredients needed to ramp up supply.

Biden also ordered US agencies to use Defense Department commercial aircraft to bring formula into the country.