Illinois
Abbott Laboratories to close Bay Area site; almost 200 jobs to be cut
The Illinois-based health and nutrition manufacturing company — known for brands including Similac infant formula, Pedialyte electrolyte drinks and Ensure shakes — also manufactures human and veterinary prescription drugs.
Fairfield Abbott Laboratories has given notice that it will be closing its Fairfield location later this year, meaning the loss of nearly 200 jobs.
A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification has been filed with the state, indicating that 195 emp... [3741 chars]