Marie,
Yes, people steal it. It is commonly used to "cut" drugs.
People even hi-jack entire 18-wheeled trucks full.
Laura
 
In a message dated 8/7/2007 11:01:04 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
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Date:    Tue, 7 Aug 2007 19:22:08 -0700
From:     Marie Davis <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: What next? Formula  behind lock and key

I was in the local supermarket today and guess what  was there in a  
locked glass cabinet? All the infant formula. The  store moved all the  
formula into a glass case and placed at it at  the end of an isle  
where it can be monitored. Their risk management  people found they  
were "loosing" a lot of it to  theft.
Anyway
My daughters' friend said--"Why would anyone steal  formula?"
My daughter answered "All those moms who don't breastfeed and  then  
find they don't have money for formula. When your baby's  hungry  
you'll do just about anything."
We got a couple of odd  stares and at least one mom nodded knowingly.
What a sad state of  affairs.
If the cost is so high that people steal it, I was thinking  is  
there anyway we can use this to our advantage to promote  breastfeeding?
Any ideas?
Marie Davis RN  IBCLC

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