Military bases, both in the United States and abroad, are feeling the effects of the nationwide baby formula shortage.

The shortage hit new heights last month when the out-of-stock rates exceeded 40% by May 8, though the problem has gradually worsened since last July. The shortage was also exacerbated by the February closure of a major Abbott manufacturing plant in Sturgis, Michigan, in addition to supply chain problems worsened by the pandemic.

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“Current stock levels of available baby formula here in the continental United States is at 50% at our commissaries throughout the States, and overseas it stands at 70%,” Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said during Monday’s briefing.

“We’re not immune,” he added. “The Defense Commissary Agency is already ahead of that problem, doing everything they can to keep things on the shelf as best they can.”

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The Food and Drug Administration issued a recall in February for the formula manufactured in the Michigan plant after receiving reports of infections in four babies caused by Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria that was linked to the manufacturer. Abbott, one of the largest producers of baby formula, has said it is “working closely with the FDA to implement corrective actions.”