Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) is demanding to see the ByHeart inspection records after the outbreak of infant botulism linked to that company’s products has sickened at least 23 infants in 13 states. All of the infants were hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG®, the FDA-approved treatment for this infection developed by the California Department of Health. … Read more
There are now 10 people sick in the Twin Sisters raw milk cheese E. coli outbreak, according to the Washington State Department of Health (DOH). Nine of the patients live in Washington state, and one lives in Oregon. One person has been hospitalized. The cheeses have been recalled. All cases have illness onset dates before … Read more
The ByHeart infant botulism outbreak case count has surged to 23 babies sick, according to the CDC, an increase of eight more illnesses since the last update was issued three days ago. One more state, Michigan, has been added to the investigation. The case count by state is: Arizona (3), California (3), Illinois (2), Kentucky … Read more
Two more moringa leaf products have been recalled with links to illnesses in the Salmonella Richmond outbreak that has sickened at least 11 people in seven states, according to the FDA. The newly recalled products are Food to Live Organic Moringa Powder and Food to Live Organic Supergreens Powder Mix. Africa Imports Moringa Leaf Powder, … Read more
The FDA weighs in on the ByHeart Whole Nutrition Formula botulism outbreak, stating that, “Epidemiologic and laboratory data show that ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula might be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, which is causing infant illness in multiple regions of the country.” The case count by state is: Arizona (1), California (2), Illinois (2), Kentucky … Read more
The ByHeart Infant Formula botulism outbreak has now sickened 15 babies in 12 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That is an increase of two more patients in two more states since the last update was issued three days ago. The new states are Kentucky and New Jersey. The case … Read more
California preliminary tests suggest that there is Clostridium botulinum in ByHeart infant formula, according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Thirteen babies are sick with botulism poisoning after consuming that formula. The California notice now states that those illnesses are linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. ByHeart recalled two lots of that … Read more
A possible ByHeart infant formula botulism outbreak has sickened 13 babies, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). All 13 infants have been hospitalized. Two lots of the company’s infant formula have been recalled. The formula was sold online and nationwide at the retail level. The case count of babies with suspected … Read more
A raw milk Campylobacter outbreak in Illinois has sickened at least eleven people, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The cases “appear to be linked” to the consumption of raw milk from a “common source.” The news release did not identify the brand of raw milk or the dairy that produced it. … Read more
The FDA has weighed in on the moringa leaf powder Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 11 people in seven states. It was sold as Member’s Mark Super Greens Dietary Supplement at Sam’s Club stores. It was also sold online. This product has been recalled, regardless of lot codes and best by or use … Read more