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Infant Botulism Cases Rise: BabyBIG Supply Secure for Summer

12/9/2025

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The outbreak has affected at least 39 babies across 18 states since August.
In October, Alessandro Barbera was hospitalized with infant botulism linked to ByHeart formula.
BabyBIG has treated over 3,700 children since its 2003 approval.
His father expressed gratitude for BabyBIG, the sole antidote.
California health officials report BabyBIG reserves are sufficient to last until next summer amid rising U.S. infant botulism cases.

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Story summary

The outbreak has affected at least 39 babies across 18 states since August.
In October, Alessandro Barbera was hospitalized with infant botulism linked to ByHeart formula.
BabyBIG has treated over 3,700 children since its 2003 approval.
His father expressed gratitude for BabyBIG, the sole antidote.
California health officials report BabyBIG reserves are sufficient to last until next summer amid rising U.S. infant botulism cases.