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...]
