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California Botulism Program Celebrates Infant Recoveries with Cards

2/25/2026

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The California Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program provides medical care to infants with botulism and sends birthday cards to celebrate recovery.
Since its establishment by Dr. Stephen Arnon, the program has connected nearly 1,500 families.
Amy Mazziotti received a card for her son Hank after hospitalization due to contaminated ByHeart formula.
Heather Goody, whose daughter MaryEllen contracted botulism, runs a Facebook group for parents with 500+ members.

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The California Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program provides medical care to infants with botulism and sends birthday cards to celebrate recovery.
Since its establishment by Dr. Stephen Arnon, the program has connected nearly 1,500 families.
Amy Mazziotti received a card for her son Hank after hospitalization due to contaminated ByHeart formula.
Heather Goody, whose daughter MaryEllen contracted botulism, runs a Facebook group for parents with 500+ members.