The FDA is weighing in on the new case in the Nara formula botulism outbreak. Infant botulism is different from botulism experienced by adults. Nara Organics Whole Milk Powdered Infant Formula, which is linked to this outbreak, has been recalled. The formula was sold in Target stores, through the Target web site, and on the … Read more
Another infant has been sickened in the Nara infant formula botulism outbreak, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). All four babies have been hospitalized, and all of Nara Organic’s powdered infant formulas have been recalled. The case count by state is: California (2), Pennsylvania (1), and Washington (1). Illness onset dates … Read more
There is a new cyclospora outbreak on the FDA’s CORE Outbreak Table. There are nine outbreaks on the table; six of those outbreak have been solved. Three of the outbreaks have ended, but the investigations into all of them are ongoing. For the new cyclospora outbreak, there are two people who are sick. The source … Read more
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) issued a statement about the Nara Organic Formula outbreak and recall for botulism. That outbreak has sickened at least three infants in the states of California, Pennsylvania, and Washington state. All three infants were hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG®, the FDA-approved treatment for this infection developed by the California Department of … Read more
The FDA is weighing in on the Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula botulism outbreak. At least three infants in three states have been sickened. The case count by state is: California (1), Pennsylvania (1), and Washington (1). Illness onset dates range from April through May 2026. All three infants were hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG®, … Read more
A Nara Organics infant formula botulism outbreak has sickened at least three babies, according to the CDC. The powdered formula has been recalled. The case count by state is: California (1), Pennsylvania (1), and Washington (1). Illness onset dates range from April through May 2026. All three infants were hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG®, the … Read more
Nara Organics powdered infant formula has been recalled for botulism risk. There is an infant botulism outbreak linked to this product that has sickened at least three babies in three states. The case count by state is: California (1), Pennsylvania (1), and Washington (1). Illness onset dates range from April through May 2026. All three … Read more
Representative Rosa Delauro (D-CT03) has introduced the Infant Formula Safety Modernization Act into Congress in the wake of the ByHeart formula botulism outbreak. The Act is intended to close gaps in testing, transparency, and regulatory enforcement. In that outbreak, at least 48 infants were sickened with a botulism infection. All were hospitalized and all were … Read more
Recalled ByHeart Infant Formula is still for sale in Michigan, which is against the law, according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). The formula has been found for sale at distressed food handlers locations across the state. Those locations include discount, salvage, or outlet stores that sell food removed from traditional … Read more
The ByHeart formula infant botulism outbreak has ended with 48 sick, according to the CDC. This outbreak case count has been confusing from the beginning. In the last update issued on December 11, 2025, there were allegedly 51 babies sick. And the FDA update lists 28 sick. But the FDA numbers include 28 cases of … Read more