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Botulism
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Food Poison Journal
Baby in Idaho linked to ByHeart Botulism Outbreak
By Bill Marler
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has been notified that an infant from Ada County was hospitalized with suspected botulism, believed to be linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant…
Food Poison Journal
Oklahoma warns citizens of risk of Botulism in ByHeart Formula
By Bruce Clark
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is urging parents and caregivers to be aware of a recall of ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula product, which have been linked to a botulism…
Food Poison Journal
Maine CDC Alerts Consumers About Recall of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula Due to Botulism Risk
By Patti Waller
Nov 18, 2025 Maine parents and caregivers advised not to buy or use ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula while the U.S. FDA investigation is ongoing AUGUSTA-- The Maine Department of…
The Daily Intake
Infant Formula Maker Recalls All Product Due to Botulism Outbreak
Infant formula maker ByHeart has recalled all batches of its Whole Nutrition Infant Formula cans and Anywhere Pack sticks due to an outbreak of infantile botulism linked to the company’s…
Food Poison Journal
Canada recalls ByHeart formula due to Botulism worry
Given that product was sold online, it will be interesting to see if other countries follow Canada's lead. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public about a…
Marler Blog
Two infants with Botulism in Pierce and Lewis Counties Washington
By Bill Marler
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…
Marler Blog
Botulism News: DeLauro Demands Inspection Records for ByHeart Infant Formula Facilities
By Bill Marler
November 14, 2025 Press Release Today, US Representative Rosa DeLauro released a letter she wrote to FDA Commissioner Marty Makary requesting the Food and Drug Administration facility inspection records for…
Marler Blog
NYT Times Reports: Infant Formula Company Tied to Botulism Outbreak Had Known Problems
By Bill Marler
The New York Times reported this afternoon: A Pennsylvania plant run by the company, ByHeart, was shut down this year after inspectors found mold, a leaking roof and more than…
Marler Blog
Botulism, a known risk in infant formula?
By Bill Marler
One thing about preparing for a lawsuit is digging deep into the facts and the science. One of the recent refrains in this ByHeart infant formula Botulism Outbreak, is how…
Marler Blog
CDC and FDA update on ByHeart Infant Formula Botulism Outbreak
By Bill Marler
As of November 10, 2025, this outbreak includes 15 infants with suspected or confirmed infant botulism from 12 states - Arizona 1, California 2, Illinois 2, Kentucky 1, Minnesota 1,…