The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working “around the clock” to address the shortage of baby formula in the United States, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said on May 9.
Psaki’s announcement comes as stores across the United States have been struggling to stock infant formula amid supply chain issues and a number of recalls of contaminated formulas.
The shortage has prompted some stores, including Walgreens and CVS, to limit the amount that can be purchased by each shopper at one time.
“The FDA issued a recall to ensure that they’re meeting their obligation to protect the health of Americans, including babies—who, of course, were receiving or taking this formula—and ensure safe products are available. That’s their job.” Psaki said at a May 9 press briefing.