Parents Report Infant Botulism Cases Linked to ByHeart Formula Months Before Official Outbreak

Parents Report Infant Botulism Cases Linked to ByHeart Formula Months Before Official Outbreak

Parents allege their infants contracted botulism from ByHeart formula months prior to the recognized outbreak, prompting calls for further investigation.

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November 22, 2025
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Parents Report Infant Botulism Cases Linked to ByHeart Formula Months Before Official Outbreak
Parents Report Infant Botulism Cases Linked to ByHeart Formula Months Before Official Outbreak

AP News • 22 Nov 14:06

Parents allege their infants contracted botulism from ByHeart formula months prior to the recognized outbreak, prompting calls for further investigation.

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November 20, 2025
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ByHeart Recalls Infant Formula Amid Botulism Outbreak Across 15 States
ByHeart Recalls Infant Formula Amid Botulism Outbreak Across 15 States

NPR • 20 Nov 19:08

ByHeart has recalled all its infant formula products following a botulism outbreak affecting 31 infants in 15 states. Parents are advised to cease use immediately and monitor for symptoms.

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November 19, 2025
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ByHeart Infant Formula Recall Expands Amid Rising Botulism Cases
ByHeart Infant Formula Recall Expands Amid Rising Botulism Cases

AP News • 19 Nov 20:05

ByHeart has expanded its recall of infant formula products as the number of botulism cases among infants rises to 31 across 15 states.

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November 16, 2025
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ByHeart Recalls Infant Formula Amid Botulism Outbreak Investigation
ByHeart Recalls Infant Formula Amid Botulism Outbreak Investigation

NBC News • 16 Nov 12:40

ByHeart has voluntarily recalled all batches of its Whole Nutrition Infant Formula following an FDA investigation into a multistate infant botulism outbreak.

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November 13, 2025
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ByHeart Recalls Infant Formula Amid Botulism Outbreak Investigation
ByHeart Recalls Infant Formula Amid Botulism Outbreak Investigation

The New York Times • 13 Nov 21:56

ByHeart has recalled all its infant formula products following a botulism outbreak that has hospitalized 15 infants across 12 states since August.

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Parents File Lawsuits Against ByHeart Following Infant Botulism Cases
Parents File Lawsuits Against ByHeart Following Infant Botulism Cases

AP News • 13 Nov 18:24

Two families have initiated legal action against ByHeart, alleging that its baby formula caused their infants to contract botulism, leading to severe health complications.

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November 11, 2025
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ByHeart Recalls All Infant Formula Amid Growing Botulism Outbreak
ByHeart Recalls All Infant Formula Amid Growing Botulism Outbreak

AP News • 11 Nov 17:02

ByHeart has expanded its recall to all infant formula products nationwide following an outbreak of infant botulism affecting 15 babies across 12 states.

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November 09, 2025
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ByHeart Recalls Infant Formula Amid Botulism Investigation
ByHeart Recalls Infant Formula Amid Botulism Investigation

WKRC • 09 Nov 14:54

ByHeart Inc. recalls two batches of infant formula following 13 cases of infant botulism across 10 states; no deaths reported.

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ByHeart Recalls Infant Formula Amid Botulism Cases in 10 States
ByHeart Recalls Infant Formula Amid Botulism Cases in 10 States

AP News • 09 Nov 03:22

ByHeart Inc. recalls two lots of infant formula following 13 cases of infant botulism across 10 U.S. states; no deaths reported.

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ByHeart Recalls Infant Formula Amid Botulism Cases in 10 States
ByHeart Recalls Infant Formula Amid Botulism Cases in 10 States

CBS News • 09 Nov 01:36

ByHeart Inc. recalls two lots of infant formula following 13 cases of infant botulism across 10 U.S. states; investigations are ongoing.

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ByHeart Recalls Infant Formula Amid Multistate Botulism Investigation
ByHeart Recalls Infant Formula Amid Multistate Botulism Investigation

NBC News • 09 Nov 01:06

ByHeart has voluntarily recalled two lots of its Whole Nutrition Infant Formula following reports of infant botulism cases across 10 states.

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