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CDC Investigates Botulism Cases Linked to ByHeart Formula

11/24/2025

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating 30-plus infant botulism cases linked to ByHeart baby formula since August 2025.
Six California infants were treated for botulism after consuming ByHeart formula between November 2024 and June 2025.
ByHeart recalled all its products on November 11, 2025, after some samples tested positive for botulism.
The CDC notes that earlier illnesses may be connected and continues to monitor the surge.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating 30-plus infant botulism cases linked to ByHeart baby formula since August 2025.
Six California infants were treated for botulism after consuming ByHeart formula between November 2024 and June 2025.
ByHeart recalled all its products on November 11, 2025, after some samples tested positive for botulism.
The CDC notes that earlier illnesses may be connected and continues to monitor the surge.