Shortage of baby formula is not affecting families in Mexico, where families can find formula at most pharmacies and department stores, Tijuana parents say.
by producer Abbot Nutrition. Abbott and the federal government have taken steps to alleviate the problem, but it could take up to two months before shelves are stocked again, FDA Commissioner Robert Califf said Thursday.
Brenda, a U.S. native purchasing formula in Tijuana told Fox News:"One of my friends, she lives in [Los Angeles], so she's having problems … because they're out of formula.""If they're having problems finding their formula in U.S., they can just cross the border and then buy it here in pharmacies or any store you can find it," Brenda continued.
Melanie told Fox News:"I buy formula from the pharmacy, so I don't have problems. But I know there's a problem."Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox
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