US Edition37 Cases of Infant Botulism Reported in ByHeart Whole Nutrition Formula Recall
The outbreak caused 37 cases since August, with all infants hospitalized after consuming ByHeart formula, prompting a nationwide recall and ongoing FDA investigation.
- The FDA reported 37 infant botulism cases linked to ByHeart formula since August, with illnesses occurring between Aug. 9 and Nov. 19, and the latest case on Nov. 19.
- Lab testing shows the bacterium that causes infant botulism in some ByHeart samples, including an open can tested in California; the spores produce toxins in infants' intestines, especially vulnerable due to underdeveloped gut microbiomes, with no prior powdered infant formula outbreaks confirmed by research studies.
- Affected infants, aged about 2 weeks to about 9 months, were hospitalized after consuming ByHeart powdered formula and some received BabyBIG; symptoms can take up to 30 days to appear, including feeding difficulties and weak muscles.
- On Nov. 11, ByHeart recalled all U.S. products, FDA inspectors visited production plants in Allerton, Iowa and Portland, Oregon, and families of affected babies filed lawsuits alleging negligence.
- There is little danger of nationwide shortages because ByHeart holds about 1% of the U.S. market and sold about 200,000 cans monthly, while Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has directed an FDA review of formula nutrients.
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More than 3 dozen sickened in infant botulism outbreak tied to contaminated formula
Federal health officials say 37 babies in 17 states have been sickened in an infant botulism outbreak tied to contaminated formula. ByHeart recalled all of its products sold throughout the U.S. No deaths have been reported. Health officials say parents…
More than 3 dozen sickened in infant botulism outbreak tied to contaminated formula
Federal health officials say 37 babies in 17 states have been sickened in an infant botulism outbreak tied to contaminated formula. ByHeart recalled all of its products sold throughout the U.S. No deaths have been reported. Health officials say parents…
More than 3 dozen sickened in infant botulism outbreak tied to contaminated formula
Federal health officials say 37 babies in 17 states have been sickened in an infant botulism outbreak tied to contaminated formula. ByHeart recalled all of its products sold throughout the U.S. No deaths have been reported. Health officials say parents…
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