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ByHeart Recalls All Infant Formula as Botulism Cases Hit 23
ByHeart expanded its recall to all powdered infant formula after 23 botulism cases in 13 states led to hospitalizations, officials said the product accounts for under 1% of U.S. formula sales.
- ByHeart Inc. recalled all unexpired lots of its Whole Nutrition Infant Formula following a nationwide outbreak of infant botulism linked to the product, which has affected at least 15 infants in 12 states.
- Parents and caregivers are advised to stop using the formula immediately and seek medical attention if infants show symptoms of botulism, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Health authorities have reported a suspected case in North Carolina and are working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to investigate the source of the contamination that led to hospitalizations across the U.S.
- Symptoms of botulism can include constipation and difficulty feeding, and parents are encouraged to monitor their infants if they consumed any recalled formula products.
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ByHeart Recalls Two Infant Formula Batches Amid FDA Investigation
Tweet [New York, NY] – ByHeart, a next-generation baby nutrition company, announced today that, out of an abundance of caution, it has chosen to voluntarily recall two batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula following notification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of a broader ongoing investigation into a recent outbreak of infant botulism. Infant botulism is a rare but potentially fatal illness that presents a serious t…
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