US EditionFormula Company Linked to Botulism Outbreak Stopped Pa. Production in 2023
All 23 infants hospitalized after consuming ByHeart formula; the product represents about 1% of U.S. formula sales, health officials said.
- On Nov. 14, the FDA and CDC linked 23 infants across 13 states to ByHeart's recalled formula, advising parents to stop use immediately.
- Federal notices say the cases follow a national recall from Nov. 11, and ByHeart, which makes about 1% of U.S. formula, is under investigation by the FDA and CDC.
- Each affected infant was hospitalized, including the Kentucky case, with symptoms such as constipation, poor feeding, droopy eyelids, and trouble latching or swallowing, Dr. Lamar Davis said.
- Officials say the recall does not threaten the nationwide baby formula supply, and no infant deaths have been reported as of Nov. 14.
- Local health departments announced testing to determine diagnoses, and Dr. James Miller, TPHD Officer, urged parents and guardians to seek emergency care if symptoms develop.
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An infant in Pierce County was diagnosed with botulism last week, which is potentially linked to a national baby formula recall from Nov. 11. The infant reportedly consumed the ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula and is currently being treated at a local hospital. Testing will be conducted to determine the diagnosis, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department (TPHD) announced. Parents and guardians are urged to immediately stop using all lots…
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An outbreak of infant botulism, a type of severe illness caused by the botulism toxin and linked to a recalled brand of baby formula, has increased by eight cases to a total of 23 across several states, federal officials have confirmed. Suspected or confirmed cases of infant botulism have spanned 13 states so far, said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in advisories updated on Nov. 14. Ca…
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