Factory Explosion Could Lead To Diaper Shortage

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If your child is in diapers, you may want to stock up before things get really messy.

The world could be up against a shortage of disposable diapers.

It's because of an explosion on Saturday at a Japanese chemical plant that produces a fifth of the global diaper supply.

The company has already announced plans to set up production facilities overseas while operation at the factory is suspended.

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