WASHINGTON, D.C.: Baby formula should start reappearing on US store shelves within a few days, but the shortage will not be resolved for several weeks, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) chief said on Thursday (Friday in Manila).

The lack of formula — the result of a perfect storm of supply chain issues and a massive recall — is leaving parents increasingly desperate, and has become a political headache for President Joe Biden as midterm elections loom.

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