Botulism is a serious and often fatal toxin; in fact, it is one of the most lethal toxins on the planet, according to the World Health Organization. A small amount can kill an adult. But not many people know that the symptoms of botulism infection in an infant are different from symptoms in adults and older children. How do you know your infant has a botulism infection? Clostridium botulinum is the bacteria that produces the botulism toxin. The bacteria produces spores to ensure its survival; the spores are heat-resistant with a protective coating. Under certain circumstances, mainly an anaerobic environment (one without oxygen) such as in canned foods, and when the pH of a food is above 4.6, such as in vegetables, the spores produce the toxin. Adults and older children can … [Read more...]
Moonlight Peaches Recall Updated With More UPC Numbers
The recall of Moonlight Peaches has been updated with more UPC numbers. That recall was issued on October 29, 2025. The peaches are being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. These peaches were sold nationwide at the retail level between September 16 and October 29, 2025. The peaches were sold as individual pieces with PLU sticks or in multi-packs. This recall does not include packages or PLU numbers with the words "Organic" and/or "Washington." The lot codes remain the same. And you can see pictures of more recalled products at the FDA web site. For the recall of Moonlight yellow peaches as individual fruit, there is no UPC number. For these yellow peaches in multi packs, the additional UPC number is 8 98429 00220 6. For the recall of Moonlight white … [Read more...]
Possible Hepatitis A Exposure at Tam O’Shanter Restaurant in LA
There is a possible hepatitis A exposure at the Tam O'Shanter Restaurant in Los Angeles, California, according to the County of Los Angeles Public Health Department. That restaurant is located at 2980 Los Feliz Boulevard in Los Angeles. No additional cases have been identified or reported to date. An ill employee may have been contagious while at work. Anyone who ate food or drank at this restaurant between the dates of October 24 and November 1, 2025 could have been exposed to the virus. That means that anyone who ate or drank there before October 27, 2024 is no longer eligible to receive a hepatitis A or immune globulin vaccine. Those vaccines are effective only within 14 days of exposure, although you should contact your doctor for confirmation. Those people must monitor their … [Read more...]
Preliminary Test Suggest Clostridium Botulinum in ByHeart Formula
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 product on November 8, 2025. The product is packaged in a 24 ounce can. The lot numbers and use by dates for the recalled product are Lot: 206VABP/251261P2 (“Use by 01 Dec 2026”) and Lot: 206VABP/251131P2 (“Use by 01 Dec 2026”). This product was sold through the company's website and through retail stores nationwide, including Amazon, Kroger, Walmart, Whole Foods, Target, Sams Club, and others. The … [Read more...]
ByHeart Infant Formula Recalled For Possible Botulism
ByHeart Infant Formula has been recalled for possible botulism contamination. There is a botulism outbreak that has sickened 13 infants, according to the CDC, that may be associated with this product. The case count of babies with suspected or confirmed infant botulism by state is: Arizona (1), California (2), Illinois (2), Minnesota (1), New Jersey (1), Oregon (1), Pennsylvania (1), Rhode Island (1), Texas (2), and Washington (1). Illness onset dates range from mid-August to November 2025. All 13 infants were treated with BabyBIG®. The infants range in age from 15 to 157 days old. The company has stated, "The FDA has not identified a direct link between any infant formula and these cases and there is no historical precedent of infant formula causing infant botulism." ByHeart … [Read more...]
Possible ByHeart Infant Formula Botulism Outbreak Sickens 13
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 or confirmed infant botulism by state is: Arizona (1), California (2), Illinois (2), Minnesota (1), New Jersey (1), Oregon (1), Pennsylvania (1), Rhode Island (1), Texas (2), and Washington (1). Illness onset dates range from mid-August to November 2025. All 13 infants were treated with BabyBIG®. The infants range in age from 15 to 157 days old. Public health officials have been interviewing caregivers about the foods these babies were fed … [Read more...]
Mount Kumgang Enoki Mushrooms Recalled in Canada For Listeria
Mount Kumgang Enoki Mushrooms are being recalled in Canada for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Grand International Import & Export Inc. These mushrooms were sold at the retail level in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. The recalled product is Mount Kumgang Enoki Mushrooms that are packaged in a clear 200 gram plastic bag with a green banner and white printing and characters. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 6 289427 793434w. And the code for this product is 2514080929. The recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results. If you bought this product, do not eat it, even if you plan … [Read more...]
Synthetic Kratom, or 7-OH Linked to Deaths in LA County, CA
Synthetic kratom, or 7-OH, is linked to deaths in Los Angeles County, California, according to the County of Los Angeles Public Health Department. The compound 7-OH is 7-Hydroxymitragynine. Three more overdoses have been identified; six fatal overdoses are now linked to this substance. Most of the fatal overdose cases also consumed alcohol and had other medications in their systems, but the people who died were otherwise generally healthy. Director of the Low Angeles County Department of Public Health's Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau, Dr. Gary Tsai, said in a statement, "Kratom and 7-OH products are marketed as natural remedies and are sold illegally in gas stations, smoke shops, online, and through other retailers. It’s critical that the community understand that … [Read more...]
Raw Milk Campylobacter Outbreak in Illinois Sickens Eleven
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. Public health officials are using this outbreak as a warning to the public about the potential dangerous of unpasteurized milk. IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra said in a statement, "Pasteurization is one of the greatest public health successes of the last century. It helps keep milk and dairy products safe for everyone to enjoy. Raw milk skips this important step and can carry dangerous germs that may cause serious illness, especially in young children, older people, and … [Read more...]
African Food on Wheels Oven Dried Fish Recalled For Botulism
African Food on Wheels Oven Dried Fish is being recalled for potential botulism risk. The product was sold uneviscerated and is greater than five inches in length, so Clostridium botulinum spores could be inside the viscera. Under certain conditions, these spores can produce the botulism toxin that can cause serious illness and death. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is African Food on Wheels of Bronx, New York. The recalled product is African Food on Wheels oven dried fish (SCOMBEROMORUS CAVALLA). It was distributed to walk in customers at African Food on Wheels that is located at 1376 Randall Avenue in the Bronx, New York only. The fish is packaged in a corrugated brown box. No picture of … [Read more...]
