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ByHeart Baby Formula Recall: 15 Infants Affected by Botulism

11/13/2025

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ByHeart has expanded its nationwide recall of baby formula due to an outbreak of infant botulism, affecting at least 15 infants across 12 states since August 2023.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises parents to stop using all ByHeart products immediately.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports that 36 of 84 treated infants consumed ByHeart formula, which accounts for about 1% of U.S. infant formula sales.
Symptoms of botulism include respiratory difficulties and constipation, prompting ongoing investigations as ByHeart tests all batches and cooperates with health officials.
Affected states include Arizona, California, and Texas.

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ByHeart has expanded its nationwide recall of baby formula due to an outbreak of infant botulism, affecting at least 15 infants across 12 states since August 2023.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises parents to stop using all ByHeart products immediately.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports that 36 of 84 treated infants consumed ByHeart formula, which accounts for about 1% of U.S. infant formula sales.
Symptoms of botulism include respiratory difficulties and constipation, prompting ongoing investigations as ByHeart tests all batches and cooperates with health officials.
Affected states include Arizona, California, and Texas.