The Byheart Infant Formula botulism outbreak has sickened 31 babies as of November 19, 2025, according to the CDC, an increase of eight more patients since the last update was issued on November 14, 2025. All eight infants have been hospitalized, and two more states are added to the case count. The new states are Idaho and Maine. The case count by state is: Arizona (3), California (4), Idaho (1), Illinois (2), Kentucky (1), Maine (1), Michigan (1) Minnesota (2), North Carolina (2), New Jersey (1), Oregon (3), Pennsylvania (1), Rhode Island (1), Texas (6), and Washington (2). For 23 infants whose age was made available to public health officials, they range in age from 16 to 200 days. Illness onset dates range from August 9 to November 13, 2025 for 27 of these infants. All of the … [Read more...]
Zippee Silicone Activity Toy Recalled For Choking Hazard
Zippee Silicone Activity Toy is being recalled for posing a serious choking hazard to children. The issue is that the toy has spherical ends that can reach the back of the throat. One incident was reported where a child placed the toy in hig/her mouth and gagged, causing vomiting and choking. The child was released from medical care with no further injuries. The recalling firm is Mobi Games of Canada, the importing firm. The toy was manufactured in China. About 117,400 of these toys were sold in the United States, and about 25,786 were sold in Canada. The toy was sold at Amazon.com and PlayMobi.com and also through other online platforms and in specialty toy stores from November 2019 through January 2024 for about $20.00. The recalled product is Zippee Silicone Activity Toy. The … [Read more...]
Chef Brand Milk Pan Recalled For High Levels of Lead
Chef Brand Milk Pan is being recalled for high levels of lead that can leach into food during the cooking process. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with this issue. The recalling firm is Shata Traders of Brooklyn, New York. There is no safe level of lead consumption. Short term exposure to very low levels of lead may not cause any symptoms at all. More signs and symptoms of lead exposure are more likely with acute exposure to higher levels of lead or chronic exposure to lead. While lead can affect nearly every system in the body, its effects depend upon the amount and duration of lead exposure and age and body weight. For adults, chronic lead exposure is associated with kidney dysfunction, immune suppression, reproductive problems, hypertension, … [Read more...]
California Sets Up ByHeart Infant Formula Botulism Hotline
California has set up a ByHeart Infant Formula botulism hotline to answer questions and concerns of parents and caregivers about the outbreak that has sickened 23 infants in 13 states. This hotline was created since the Infant Botulism and Prevention Program (IBTPP) has been receiving a very high volume of emails and calls. The hotline number is 1-833-398-2022. It is open seven days a week from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm Pacific Time. But it's important that if your child is showing signs of infant botulism, you should contact your healthcare provider. Seek medical care immediately if you are very concerned. The case count by state is: Arizona (3), California (3), Illinois (2), Kentucky (1), Michigan (1) Minnesota (2), North Carolina (2), New Jersey (1), Oregon (2), Pennsylvania (1), … [Read more...]
Rep. Rosa DeLauro Demands ByHeart Inspection Records
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. The case count by state is: Arizona (3), California (3), Illinois (2), Kentucky (1), Michigan (1) Minnesota (2), North Carolina (2), New Jersey (1), Oregon (2), Pennsylvania (1), Rhode Island (1), Texas (3), and Washington (1). For 22 infants whose age is available, they range in age from 16 to 200 days. Illness onset dates range from August 9 to November 11, 2025. All of ByHeart's products have been recalled. Rep. DeLauro said in … [Read more...]
Jeni’s Passion Fruit Dreamsicle Bars Recalled For Wheat and Soy
Jeni's Passion Fruit Dreamsicle Ice Cream Bars are being recalled because they may contain wheat and soy, two of the nine major food allergens, that are not declared on the product label as required. Anyone who is allergic to wheat and/or soy, and anyone with celiac disease, could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams of Columbus, Ohio. This ice cream bar was sold at the retail level in grocery stores nationwide. The recalled product is Jeni's Passion Fruit Dreamsicle Ice Cream Bar that is packaged in a 9 ounce carton. Each carton contains three bars. The batch lot code that is stamped on the top … [Read more...]
Tops Jams Recalled Because They Contain the Color Carmoisine
Tops Jams are being recalled because they contain the unapproved food dye carmoisine, that can cause health problems in some people. According to a study published by the National Institutes of Health, the dye can alter the function of the liver and kidneys, and can induce cancer. The safe level of consumption of this dye is low dose. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Mangalm of Newark, California. Al of Tops Mixed Fruit Jams and Tops Strawberry Jams are included in this recall. The recalled products are Mixed Fruit Jam packaged in 475 gram containers with the best before date 10/06/2026 and batch number 4F1101. Also recalled is Strawberry Jam, also packaged in 475 gram containers, with … [Read more...]
Now 10 Sick in Twin Sisters Raw Milk Cheese E. coli Outbreak
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 the cheese was recalled on October 24, 2025. There are two serotypes of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) bacteria in this outbreak: E. coli O103 and E. coli O26. Two Washington residents and one Oregon resident are infected with E. coli O103. Whole genome sequencing of these isolates is extremely similar to the E. coli O103 found in the Twin Sisters Creamery Farmhouse and Whatcom Blue cheeses. Six Washington residents are infected with E. coli O26. … [Read more...]
Baekdu Peak Enoki Mushrooms Recalled in Canada For Listeria
Baekdu Peak 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 Goldenway Import & Export Ltd. These mushrooms were sold in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia at the retail level. The recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. The recalled product is Baekdu Peak Enoki Mushroms that are packaged in a clear plastic 200 gram package. You can see the mushrooms through the packaging. There is a variable blue banner across the bottom along with Chinese characters and black print. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 9 90016 90034 3 and the code, … [Read more...]
Vampire Slayer Cheese Recalled Again For Possible Listeria
Vampire Slayer Cheese is being recalled again for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. In June 2025, the company's Vampire Slayer Cheese Curds were recalled for Listeria contamination. This time, the company's Garlic Cheddar cheese is recalled. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses have been reported to date. The recalling firm is Face Rock Creamery of Bandon, Oregon. The recall was triggered when the FDA took environmental samples of the processing area where the cheese is packaged. The samples were positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The cheese itself has not tested positive for any contaminants. The recalled product is 6 ounce blocks of Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Cheese. The cheese has a use by date of 11/4/26. It is wrapped in clear … [Read more...]
