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ByHeart Expands Infant Formula Recall Amid Botulism Outbreak

11/15/2025

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ByHeart has expanded its recall of infant formula amid a multistate botulism outbreak affecting at least 23 infants in 13 states.
The FDA and CDC are investigating, with initial findings indicating potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum.
Parents are advised to stop using all batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula and Anywhere Packs.
Lawsuits have been filed against ByHeart for negligence and medical expenses incurred by affected families.
The investigation is ongoing, with further testing to determine the source of contamination.

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ByHeart has expanded its recall of infant formula amid a multistate botulism outbreak affecting at least 23 infants in 13 states.
The FDA and CDC are investigating, with initial findings indicating potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum.
Parents are advised to stop using all batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula and Anywhere Packs.
Lawsuits have been filed against ByHeart for negligence and medical expenses incurred by affected families.
The investigation is ongoing, with further testing to determine the source of contamination.