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ByHeart Formula Botulism Outbreak Sickens Two More Infants

ByHeart Formula Botulism Outbreak Sickens Two More Infants

The ByHeart formula botulism outbreak has sickened two more infants, bringing the total of sick babies to 39, according to the CDC. That is an increase from 37 sick since the last update was issued on November 26, 2025. And one more state is included: Virginia. The case count by state is: Arizona (3), California … Read more

After Listeria Outbreak, Texas Fines Blue Bell $850,000

Blue Bell Pleads Guilty in Ice Cream Listeria Monocytogenes Outbreak

After being linked to a 2015 Listeria outbreak that sickened at least 10 people, killing three of them, Blue Bell Creameries has been fined $850,000 by the the Texas Department of State Health Services for allowing adulterated product to enter the market and causing illness. But the company many only pay a fraction of the … Read more