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Infant botulism outbreak began two years ago

The CDC reports that all of the infected babies consumed ByHeart infant formula.

By Coral Beach

/ 10 Dec 2025

Infant botulism outbreak began two years ago

Coalition of consumer groups wants government to step up oversight of infant formula

Consumer protection groups say more government oversight is needed to ensure safety of infant formula.

By Coral Beach

/ 9 Dec 2025

Coalition of consumer groups wants government to step up oversight of infant formula

More infants sick in outbreak traced to ByHeart formula

Recalled formula remains on sale.

By Coral Beach

/ 3 Dec 2025

More infants sick in outbreak traced to ByHeart formula

FDA releases more inspection documents from ByHeart infant formula plants

FDA inspection documents reveal systemic contamination issues at ByHeart formula plant as botulism outbreak sickens 37 infants across 17 states.

By News Desk

/ 1 Dec 2025

FDA releases more inspection documents from ByHeart infant formula plants

Botulism spores are tough

A Clostridium botulinum spore is a tough, dormant form of the Clostridium botulinum bacterium that allows it to survive in harsh environmental conditions for long periods. These spores are widespread

By News Desk

/ 1 Dec 2025

ByHeart infant formula linked to botulism outbreak distributed to 21 countries

While there are 37 known confirmed cases of infant botulism linked to ByHeart infant formula in the United States, it is not yet known whether there are cases in any

By Coral Beach

/ 1 Dec 2025

ByHeart infant formula linked to botulism outbreak distributed to 21 countries

FDA releases records that show problems at ByHeart date back years

FDA inspection records released Wednesday reveal a pattern of sanitary failures and pathogen contamination at ByHeart's Iowa infant formula plant stretching back nearly three years, even as the company continued manufacturing and distributing products linked to a growing botulism outbreak.

By Coral Beach

/ 26 Nov 2025

FDA releases records that show problems at ByHeart date back years

FDA updates ByHeart botulism outbreak – releases inspection reports

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program (IBTPP), and other state and local partners, continue to investigate

By News Desk

/ 26 Nov 2025

FDA updates ByHeart botulism outbreak – releases inspection reports

More than 100 babies have received treatment for botulism

California health officials say the current infant botulism outbreak traced to ByHeart formula was preceded by several cases beginning in November 2024. To date more than 100 infants have received

By Coral Beach

/ 25 Nov 2025

More than 100 babies have received treatment for botulism

ByHeart finds spores that cause botulism in unopened cans of infant formula; recalled products remain on store shelves

ByHeart Inc. has found Clostridium botulinum — which causes botulism poisoning — in unopened containers of its powdered infant formula. And, the FDA has found that several major retailers are continuing to

By Coral Beach

/ 20 Nov 2025

ByHeart finds spores that cause botulism in unopened cans of infant formula; recalled products remain on store shelves

More patients identified in outbreak of infant botulism tied to ByHeart formula

UPDATE: From ByHeart tonight: Our core mission has always been protecting babies. After the FDA informed us of the infant botulism outbreak on November 7, we immediately partnered with IEH

By Coral Beach

/ 20 Nov 2025

More patients identified in outbreak of infant botulism tied to ByHeart formula

California sets up hotline for information about infant botulism outbreak traced to ByHeart formula

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), in an effort to assist Californians seeking help and support in response to the nationwide outbreak of infant botulism has opened a public

By News Desk

/ 18 Nov 2025

California sets up hotline for information about infant botulism outbreak traced to ByHeart formula

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Infant botulism outbreak began two years ago

Coalition of consumer groups wants government to step up oversight of infant formula

More infants sick in outbreak traced to ByHeart formula

FDA releases more inspection documents from ByHeart infant formula plants

Botulism spores are tough

ByHeart infant formula linked to botulism outbreak distributed to 21 countries

FDA releases records that show problems at ByHeart date back years

FDA updates ByHeart botulism outbreak – releases inspection reports

More than 100 babies have received treatment for botulism

ByHeart finds spores that cause botulism in unopened cans of infant formula; recalled products remain on store shelves

More patients identified in outbreak of infant botulism tied to ByHeart formula

California sets up hotline for information about infant botulism outbreak traced to ByHeart formula