Major Stores Still Selling Recalled Baby Formula Even as Botulism Outbreak Grows

Beyond the US, Amazon consumer data shows that ByHeart formula was distributed to about 20 countries.

https://murica.website/2025/11/major-stores-still-selling-recalled-baby-formula-even-as-botulism-outbreak-grows/

Major Stores Still Selling Recalled Baby Formula Even as Botulism Outbreak Grows – The USA Potato

From defiant to contrite: Formula maker confirms bacteria amid botulism outbreak https://arstechni.ca/CTPS #botulism #outbreak #ByHeart #Formula #Health
Infant botulism outbreak doubles; ByHeart confirms bacteria in formula

ByHeart said “there’s no reason to believe” until its own testing found a reason.

Ars Technica

⚠️ Tổ chức Y tế Thế giới (WHO) phát đi cảnh báo về sữa công thức ByHeart Whole Nutrition do nguy cơ gây ngộ độc botulinum ở trẻ sơ sinh.

Đã có 31 trường hợp trẻ sơ sinh bị ngộ độc được ghi nhận sau khi sử dụng sản phẩm này. WHO khuyến cáo người tiêu dùng ngừng sử dụng ngay lập tức để đảm bảo an toàn.

#sức_khỏe #cảnh_báo #sữa_công_thức #ByHeart #ngộ_độc_botulinum #trẻ_sơ_sinh #WHO #antoanthucpham
#health #warning #babyformula #botulism #infantsafety #foodsafety

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#USA, #Idaho: #Infant #botulism case in Ada County linked to national baby formula #recall, https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/news/infant-botulism-case-ada-county-linked-national-baby-formula-recall

Department of Health has been notified that an infant from Ada County was hospitalized with suspected botulism, believed to be linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula. This case is part of a nationwide outbreak currently under investigation by federal and state health officials.

#food #pediatrics

Infant botulism case in Ada County linked to national baby formula recall | Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

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 formula. This case is part of a nationwide outbreak currently under investigation by federal and state health officials.

ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula and Anywhere Packets Transmit Botulism. The 24-ounce cans and 0.6-ounce Anywhere Pack packets are contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. #byheart #babyformula #clostridium #botulism #recall
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Howard G. Smith MD, AM on Instagram: "ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula and Anywhere Packets Transmit Botulism The ByHeart company announces that 24-ounce cans and 0.6-ounce Anywhere Pack packets are contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. The affected batches are 251261P2 and 251131P2, both with a “Use By” date of December 1, 2026. All batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula and Anywhere Pack™ are being recalled nationwide across the US. The decision follows an ongoing FDA and CDC investigation into a broader outbreak of infant botulism cases. Immediately stop using this baby formula and dispose of it. If your infant shows any signs of botulism including undue constipation, poor feeding, weak cry, or difficulty breathing, seek emergency medical care. For questions about the recall or refunds, email hello@byheart.com or call 1-833-429-4327. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/byheart-broadens-voluntary-recall-while-investigation-continues #byheart #babyformula ##clostridium #botulism #recall"

Baby formula recall: ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula and Anywhere Packets contaminated with botulism. Understand the affected batches, recall nationwide, and what to do next.

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Baby formula #recall for #botulism.
This same company had a recall in 2022, though I don’t think it was for botulism in 2022.

What kind of shit hole country allows a company to continue to poison babies every couple years?

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USFDA/bulletins/3fb0c33

FDA MedWatch - Whole Nutrition Infant formula 24 oz cans and 0.6 oz packets by ByHeart

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Formula with “cleanest ingredients” recalled after 15 babies get botulism https://arstechni.ca/VL5X #botulism #outbreak #ByHeart #Formula #Health #recall #CDC #fda
Formula with “cleanest ingredients” recalled after 15 babies get botulism

Cases span 12 states. All affected babies have been hospitalized, but no deaths reported.

Ars Technica

"...Complications of botulism

Botulinum toxin blocks nervous system signals. Those signals tell your muscles when to activate and when to relax. Blocking those signals causes paralysis. And botulism can be deadly when the paralysis blocks signals to the muscles you use to breathe..."

#botulism #paralysis

Cleveland Clinic: "Infant botulism is a rare, life-threatening condition that can cause a slow form of paralysis in infants. This form of botulism affects babies under 1 year old. While similar to botulism in those over 1 year old, there are major differences, too....

Symptoms of infant botulism

Symptoms of infant botulism can include:

Choking when trying to feed

Constipation

Weaker suck or poor feeding

Eyelid drooping (ptosis)

Lack of facial expressions, being unable to lift their head, or other signs of muscle weakness or paralysis

Weaker crying

Weakness or decreased muscle tone, especially starting at the top of their body and limbs, making your baby feel “floppy” and keeping them from reaching or grabbing

Bowel movement changes, like not pooping for days or even weeks at a time
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https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/infant-botulism

#recall #botulism #infants

Infant Botulism: What To Watch for and What To Do

Infant botulism happens when bacteria inside your baby’s body make a dangerous toxin. Learn how to recognize the symptoms and what to do.

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AP: ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows

"....At least 15 babies in 12 states have been sickened in the outbreak since August, with more cases pending, according to state and federal health officials. All of the infants were hospitalized after consuming ByHeart formula, officials said. No deaths have been reported...."

https://apnews.com/article/byheart-baby-formula-infant-botulism-recall-e070565daaf1f425e3d37dca20277714?

#botulism #foodsafety #recall #babyfood

ByHeart recalls organic baby formula amid infant botulism outbreak

Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday. The move comes days after some batches were recalled amid an expanding outbreak of infant botulism. According to state and federal health officials, at least 15 babies in 12 states have been sickened in the outbreak since August, with more cases pending. All the infants were hospitalized after consuming ByHeart formula. Parents and caregivers who have the formula in their homes should immediately stop using it and dispose of the product. Babies with symptoms of infant botulism need immediate medical care.

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