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ByHeart Formula Botulism Outbreak Case Count Up to 37 Infants

ByHeart Formula Botulism Outbreak Case Count Up to 37 Infants

The ByHeart formula botulism outbreak case count has now sickened 37 infants in 17 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That’s an increase of six new patients, six new hospitalizations, and two new states since the last update was issued on November 20, 2025. The new states are Massachusetts and … Read more

ByHeart Infant Botulism Outbreak Case Count Surges to 23

ByHeart Infant Botulism Outbreak Case Count Surges to 23

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

FDA On ByHeart Whole Nutrition Formula Botulism Outbreak

FDA On ByHeart Whole Nutrition Formula Botulism Outbreak

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

ByHeart Infant Formula Botulism Outbreak Sickens 15 Babies

Rep Delauro Introduces Infant Formula Safety Modernization Act

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

Possible ByHeart Infant Formula Botulism Outbreak Sickens 13

Rep. Rosa DeLauro Demands ByHeart Inspection Records

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

Raw Milk Campylobacter Outbreak in Illinois Sickens Eleven

Big Brook Farm Raw Milk May Have Listeria Contamination

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

FreshRealm Fettuccine Listeria Outbreak Sickens 27 With 6 Dead

FreshRealm Fettuccine Listeria Outbreak Sickens 27 With 6 Dead

The FreshRealm fettuccine Listeria outbreak has now sickened 27 patents and hospitalized 25, and six people are dead. That’s an increase of seven more patients, six new hospitalizations, two new deaths, and three new states since the last update was issued on September 26, 2025. The outbreak was announced on June 18, 2025. The case … Read more

Deadly FreshRealm Chicken Fettuccine Listeria Outbreak Grows

Deadly FreshRealm Chicken Fettuccine Listeria Outbreak Grows

The deadly FreshRealm chicken fettuccine Alfredo outbreak has grown to include three new illnesses, three new hospitalizations, and one more death, according to the CDC. In addition, there are two new states involved in the outbreak: California and Utah. And two recalls have been issued in relation to this outbreak. The case count by state … Read more

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Metabolic Meals Delivery Service

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Metabolic Meals Delivery Service

A Salmonella outbreak is linked to Metabolic Meals home delivery service, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are 16 people sick in 10 states. The case count by state is: Arkansas (1), California (3), Connecticut (1), Georgia (2), Illinois (1), Minnesota (2), Missouri (3), Texas (1), Washington (1), and Wisconsin … Read more

Cyclospora Outbreak Grows on FDA CORE Investigation Table

Cyclospora Outbreak Grows on FDA CORE Investigation Table

The cyclospora outbreak on the FDA’s CORE Outbreak Investigation Table has grown. There are six outbreaks on the Table; three are solved and three are unsolved. There are three Salmonella outbreaks, one E. coli outbreak, and one Listeria monocytogenes outbreak in addition to the cyclospora outbreak. The cyclospora outbreak in a not yet identified food … Read more